Aristotle who comprised his poetics through the analysis of plays and poetry was highly interested in Sophocles' work and the concept of tragedy as a whole. ... "(Aristotle Chap.VI) This idea of the law of probability and necessity fit perfectly with Oedipus the King in terms of the on-going struggle with fate which proves far more effective over the physical struggles that arise. ... I shudder at the sight of you.... We know that everybody has different imaginations and for example would picture events from a book different to someone else. ... For example I find the tragedy in Oedipu...

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In Aristotle's book, Poetics, the philosopher defines a tragic hero as someone of high status, flawed, afflicted with hamartia (tragic flaw) and hubris (arrogance), is punished severely, and in the end gains wisdom. ... According to Aristotle, the tragedy that affects the classical tragic hero is the result of his human flaws as opposed to the interference of an exterior force. ... Creon states, "Never, while I rule, will a criminal be honored higher than a man of justice. But give me a true friend of this city and I will pay him full honor, in death or life.... I do not disagree w...

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