1. Oedipus
In the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, Oedipus is a classic tragic hero.According to Aristotle's definition, Oedipus is a tragic hero because he is a king whose life falls apart when he finds out his life story. ... All of the above characteristics make Oedipus a tragic hero according to Aristotle's ideas about tragedy, and a narcissist. ... The birth of Oedipus presets his destiny to result in tragedy even though he is of noble birth. ... If he hadn't been so judgmental or narcissistic, as Miller would characterize a personality like Oedipus, he would never have killed...
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