Oedipus the King was written during the ancient Greek times. ... We are introduced to King Oedipus from the beginning where he is addressing his people on the current situation of Thebes. ... This make the reader analysis the situation more carefully, if he had said the truth then, Oedipus could have been probably been saved, and would have set a different destiny for himself. It could also be that king polybos wanted to protect Oedipus. ... It was circumstantial of how he became King. ...

• Word Count: 1079
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The symbolism of sight versus blindness throughout Sophocles" "Oedipus the King" represents the idea of knowledge versus ignorance. ... Many of Sophocles" characters, as well as the Oedipus himself, incorporate this pattern of light versus darkness into their analysis of both Oedipus and the situation at hand. ... When the blind prophet subtlety suggests that Oedipus is the killer, Oedipus becomes enraged. "... ... Once Oedipus discovers of his role in the death of Laius and realizes the truth of the earlier prophecy, causes Oedipus to become upset. ... Sophocles uses these...

• Word Count: 509
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• Grade Level: High School

Such is the case of Oedipus the King in Sophocles" Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex. ... Oedipus is very well spoken. ... His pride has fueled his search for the truth regarding the murder of King Laios. ... Oedipus" blindness is metaphoric. ... Oedipus greets him with praise. ...

• Word Count: 1084
• Approx Pages: 4
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• Grade Level: High School