In Oedipus the King, Sophocles demonstrates that humans are unable to control their own fate. Sigmund Freud suggests that Oedipus the King is known as a tragedy of destiny. ... Oedipus grew up in Corinth with King Polybus and Queen Merope. ... Out of gratitude for saving the city, the Thebans make Oedipus their king and give him Jocasta's hand in marriage making the second part of his prophecy come true. ... In Oedipus the King, Sophocles shows that fate exists, but ultimately man makes his own decisions and bears the responsibility for them. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In looking at only two characters in Greek writings; Oedipus from Oedipus the King written by Sophocles and Medea from Medea written by Euripides, we can see two different reactions to adversity in tragedy. ... He was given to the king and queen of Corinth where he was raised to adulthood. ... (Sophocles 619). ... It comes to light that Oedipus was not the son of the king of Corinth but had been found with his ankles bound as an infant. ... My suffering is enough" (Sophocles 627). ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In Oedipus of Colonus, Sophocles illustrates these qualities that Antigone possesses. ... It is during this time in her life that Sophocles develops Antigone's most important trait, her strong will. ... When the king denies her brother a proper burial and makes it illegal for anyone to bury him in Sophocles' Antigone, Antigone decides it is up to her to take justice into her own hands and give him a proper burial. ... The children: Nora plays with her children and treats them like dolls. ... Sounds of the city play on the house speakers" (Hwang 21). ...

• Word Count: 2132
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School