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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While that could be true, in Oedipus Rex, Oedipus initially believes he was meant to be who he is at the beginning; a self confident and strong leader who is obnoxious. ... As Oedipus is gifted with the kingdom of Thebes, a major problem occurred and it was up to Oedipus to help relieve the major crises in his now kingdom. ... While Oedipus is running around trying so hard to give his people back the safety of Thebes, it becomes apparent that Oedipus and the killer are one, yet Oedipus, the seeing blind man, is not convinced. Oedipus is now confronted by his reality and his double life's ...

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In The Play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles as found in Literature and Righting : The Human Experience ; Edited by Richard Abcacian, Marvin Klotz with Peter Richardson, St. ... For example, in certain situations it can be portrayed as Oedipus's ability to see and in others as his willingness to do so. ... This just reaffirms Oedipus as a man ignorant to the true appearance of things - this blind man can "see" the truth about Oedipus, yet Oedipus, in all of his physical perfection, cannot. As the story evolves it is apparent that Oedipus learns the nature of things but does not accept his f...

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In Oedipus Rex the drama is built around a similar, yet slightly different concept of faith. The story of Oedipus Rex takes the form of a tragedy. ... This son would later turn out to be Oedipus Rex. ... The love and war of Oedipus Rex seems to be more of an internal love and personal war. ... Oedipus Rex clearing asserted his masculinity and authority in all his actions. ...

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In the play, Oedipus Rex, the main character (Oedipus) is a very misfortunate man. ... In the end the prophecy came true but Oedipus was in no way to blame. ... Oedipus" misfortune was caused partially by his parents. ... The most powerful force in determining Oedipus" fate was the Gods. ... In the end Oedipus did seem a bit ignorant. ...

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Blindness, Even With Sight The tragic play Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, is filled with dramatic irony. ... When Oedipus persists in finding who is the murderer of the previous king, Laios, Oedipus is blind to fact that he is actually the killer which caused the plaque in the city of Thebes. ... Oedipus insults Teiresias by saying, "you sightless, witless, senseless, mad old man! ... At this point, Oedipus is "blind" to the truth of what the prophet spoke and dismisses him for being a deceitful, insane man. ... At first Oedipus believes he couldn't possibly done something as horrible as ...

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Oedipus's errors in judgment eventually contribute to his resulting fate. ... Oedipus is known for his compassion, sense of justice, and his swiftness of thought and action. ... Oedipus eagerly attempts to uncover the truth, acting thoughtfully and carefully, refusing to shield himself from the truth. ... Immediately following the ode, Oedipus enters and says that he will answer the Chorus's prayers. For a moment, Oedipus takes the role of a god upon 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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Pride was a major cause for the down fall of both Creon and Antigone as well as the protagonist of Sophocles prequal to Antigone, Oedipus. ... As part of the chorus, Choragos is the concluding speaker of both tragedies, Oedipus Rex and Antigone, and in both he summates the play with universal truths, learned through the characters of the play. ... In both Oedipus Rex and Antigone, Choragos plays an important part of the chorus, he is constant voice of reason, preaching first to the characters in the play and finally the audience. ...

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