(Oedipus the King Prologue 43-46). ... With Teiresias" true knowledge of Oedipus" origin and true identity he tries to advise Oedipus, "How dreadful knowledge of the truth can be- (Oedipus the King 1.101). ... When Teiresias simply refuses to tell Oedipus, for his own good, Oedipus in frustration then charges Teiresias with the crime. ... Whatever you say is worthless," Oedipus returns. ... (Oedipus the King 1.144-149, 1.222). ...

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Oedipus Rex "Oedipus Rex" is an ancient greek play, by Sophocles, that looks at the life of Oedipus and his outrageous discovery that he killed his father and married his mother. ... Not only do the citizens of Thebes believe Oedipus to be intelligent, but Oedipus believes, himself to having a better mind. ... Unfortunately for King Oedipus and Queen Iokaste, Oedipus" strong intelligence eventually solved the murder of Laios. ... Oedipus" most impressive trait was his strong will. ... Had Oedipus done what his wife wanted and left well enough alone, she would be alive and Oedipu...

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Oedipus was made king after solving the "Riddle of the Sphinx." ... Oedipus' prophecy was made true when the shepherd who was ordered to bring Oedipus to the mountains and kill him did not kill him but instead gave him to another shepherd. ... Oedipus fails to understand all the evidence about his prophecy that is brought to him, from the beginning with Creon and Tiresias arguing with Oedipus until the very end when he blinds himself. ... Oedipus' first encounter with this riddle is when he argues with Tiresias thinking that Creon and he want to overthrow Oedipus so that they can cla...

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Oedipus Rex is a fascinating insight into the nature of a human being's need for control. From the opening lines of the play we see King Oedipus as the strong leader of his city. ... We know that Oedipus fled his home town to avoid a prophecy that foretold that he would kill his father. It is later revealed that he did in fact, albeit unknowingly to Oedipus himself at the time, kill his father. ... The story of Oedipus Rex teaches this moral brilliantly. ...

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Oedipus The King was originally written by Sophocles. ... The name Oedipus means swollen foot. ... When Oedipus speaks to Tiresias about how Laius was killed, Tiresias then tells Oedipus of how he is danger. Oedipus then becomes irrational. ... Ignorance flows deep within Oedipus. ...

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For example, Oedipus wants to get the entire truth about who murdered King Laius, the original king of Thebes and Oedipus's real father. ... I hear that King Oedipus brings terrible charges against me. ... Oedipus in a moment of true agony says: ". . . ... Oedipus answered the riddle correctly. ... Sophocles" character Oedipus in the play Oedipus the King, symbolizes humanity. ...

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Sophocles" "Oedipus Rex" is an ancient Greek play that explores the life of Oedipus, the King of Thebes, and his horrifying discovery that he has killed his father and married his mother. ... Oedipus took great pride in saving people and being seen as a hero. ... Another of King Oedipus" character traits was self-confidence. ... Oedipus" next mystery to solve is finding the murderer of Laios. ... I feel that Oedipus" most impressive trait is his strong will. ...

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As King Oedipus and the Theban Legend incorporate many themes, one particular themes sticks out. ... It is clear to the readers that once Oedipus discovers that he fulfilled the prophecy; his entire life spiraled out of control. The constant stress that followed Oedipus wherever he went did not make him any stronger. ... By this quote, Oedipus's subconscious is now making Oedipus doubt his every thought and more, which would put a heavy burden on his mind. ... We all know Oedipus as being prideful, proud, and even a little full of himself. ...

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King Oedipus is a play in which the plot is based on dramatic irony. ... The main characters of the plot, however, do not know of Oedipus" involvement in this ordeal. ... He is an essential plot device in King Oedipus. ... Without him, Oedipus wouldn't have lived to become king of Thebes.The old man is also related in the play for he was the sole survivor from Oedipus" attack upon king Laius" convoy. ... He had saved Oedipus" life in the past which therefore allowed the plot to take place. ...

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In the plays, Oedipus and Antigone, by Sophocles, the character Creon best portrays a tragic hero as defined by Aristotle. ... King Oedipus accuses Creon of trying to overthrow him from his rule. ... Creon is the brother to the Queen before she commits suicide After Oedipus's dethronement Creon is then dubbed King of Thebes. ... In the play, Oedipus, we see that Creon is generally accepted as a dignified man among the chorus. ... Respect him" (Oedipus 45). ...

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(64) Therefore, as Oedipus attempts to escape his fate, poetic, civil, and rough justice lead to divine justice being served as the gods get what they desire - Oedipus" downfall. ... He is called upon by Oedipus to provide information about the murder of King Laius. ... Oedipus soon ends up in Corinth, where he is raised by King Polybus and his wife, Merope. ... OEDIPUS: Go, someone; fetch the shepherd. ... In King Oedipus, Oedipus, Laius, and Jocasta exercise freewill, but their actions only move them closer to meeting their tragic fates and the wishes of the gods. ...

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He is thought of (at least by Oedipus) as a fool, but stands never corrected. ... Oedipus is proved guilty. ... Jocasta commits suicide, and Oedipus thinks it is his fault. ... In the drama, "Oedipus Rex", any number of gods could arguably be at work. ... Oedipus found this out the hard way....

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A perfect example of a tragic character is Sophocles's Oedipus the King. ... Oedipus is a noble character who has no vices. ... However, Oedipus's major character flaw is his tendency to accept circumstantial conclusions as evidence. ... "If I was created so, born to this fate" (935; 303) says Oedipus while trying to solve the mystery of his past. ... King Oedipus fits the definition of a tragic character precisely. ...

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In the play "Oedipus the King" Sophocles depicts Oedipus' inevitable downfall, which represents man's struggle between free will and fate. ... Oedipus' struggle between fate and free will reveal a sense of humanism in his character. ... Although the outcome of the play is already known beforehand, Oedipus' determination towards solving the mystery of Laius' murder causes one to question how much Oedipus truly knew about his past. ... If ignorance serves as a moral excuse, Oedipus may be free of blame. ... The nature of Oedipus' knowledge is the vaguest element in ...

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Oedipus grew up in Corinth and was much adored by these parents whose fates were tainted by adopting Oedipus. ... Oedipus criticizes the man for trying to persuade Oedipus away from the truth. ... - The Leader of the chorus even asks of Oedipus "Where's she gone, Oedipus? ... Oedipus demands "Whose house?... - Then Oedipus rushes off. ...

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Oedipus the King was written during the ancient Greek times. ... The god's had set a dark and painful path for Oedipus. ... This angered Oedipus and he called the prophet blind. ... It could also be that king polybos wanted to protect Oedipus. ... Sophocles shows us that Oedipus is the prey of circumstance. ...

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Irony and Paradox in Oedipus Rex The play Oedipus Rex is full of both irony and paradox. ... Oedipus mocks him for being old and blind. Teiresias tells Oedipus that he is the blind one. ... Oedipus runs from Corinth trying to escape the prophesy. ... What if Oedipus never heard about the prophesy of the oracle. ...

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Oedipus itself is an interesting study of mythology. ... There are many similarities with Cassandra and Oedipus as both texts questioned and challenged certainties. ... Oedipus also is a study in ideology, paralleling itself with texts such as The Waste Land and Paradise Lost. ... These versions, although not exactly a mirror image of Oedipus have many elements in common. ... The audience fears him and fears for him, making Oedipus almost the archetypical hero. ...

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Oedipus, Antigone, and Hecuba all fit this description of a tragic hero. ... No Greek hero knows fate like King Oedipus. ... Her father, King Oedipus also lived very publicly. ... Antigone, Hecuba, and King Oedipus all have contributed numerous comparable qualities into what makes a tragic Greek hero, and what does not. ...

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In the case of King Oedipus, Oedipus married his mother without knowing before hand. ... The role and subjection of women in Chaucer's stories have changed greatly from Beowulf and King Oedipus. ...

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Sophocles: The role of Women in the Sophoclean tragedy Every Society differentiates among its members on the basis of sex and almost everyone assigns women an inferior status. Western cultures have taught for generations that certain learned traits are natural to males, like brav...

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