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. ...

• Word Count: 1539
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School

In Oedipus the King, Othello, Tartuffe, The Father and even the absence of women in Waiting for Godot all have an impact in the story and on the audience. ... Even though the play was about Oedipus, Jocasta was just as much a tragic victim of fate as he was. ... The play Tartuffe is quite opposite of Othello and Oedipus the King. ... There are still victims but not to the devastating degree of Oedipus and Othello. ... In conclusion, looking back at these plays, Othello, Oedipus the King, Tartuffe, The Father, and Waiting for Godot women have had a significant impact on the outcome of each...

• Word Count: 1787
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography