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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
