Sophocles was born about 496 B.C. in Colonus Hippus, the son of Sophillus, reportedly a wealthy armor-maker. ... Oedipus Rex is a tragedy written by Sophocles. ... Tragic heroes such as Oedipus are grand, noble characters. ... Oedipus's tragedy extends to his entire family. ... The major conflict occurred when Tiersias tells Oedipus that Oedipus is responsible for the plague and Oedipus refuses to believe it. ...

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To begin with, Oedipus's reaction to the devastating tragedy is more severe, and shows more remorse. On his way to the City of Thebes, Oedipus killed an old man unintentionally. ... In the other hand, Oedipus is more decisive. ... Oedipus's peripatetic actions during the plays increase his degree of remorse in the catastrophe. ... Although Oedipus did not deserve his punishments, his attitudes and actions before and after the tragedy definitely demonstrated a higher degree of remorse; therefore, he can find his peace at the lonely wood of Colonus, but Creon has to suffer from his con...

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• Grade Level: High School