In Robert Fagles' translation of the play "Oedipus the King", Sophocles explores many important themes of Greek tragedy such as fate and free will, wisdom and knowledge, determination and power through the effective use of his language, symbols and motifs and setting. ... Firstly, the story is one that introduces the main character, Oedipus, very positively. ... This is evident on pages 12-13 when Oedipus says, "I am ready to help, I'll do anything.... Moreover, the chorus is also often used to foreshadow future events and emphasize on the main themes. ... Overall, thr...

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One such myth that has undergone this change is that of King Oedipus, the youth who had slain his father and married to his mother. ... Celtic, Greek and other forms of mythology focus on the supernatural and spiritual divinity, whereas Oedipus focuses on the king and his human frailties. ... The issues raised by King Oedipus such as incest, parricide, genetics, values and faith are all relative to that period in time. ... Particles of the text are shown in a new context, such as the popular film The Lion King where ruling lands are destroyed as a result of the King's actions. ... Her sw...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate