In the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles, the main character Oedipus is a perfect example of Aristotle's tragic hero. ... Throughout Oedipus" journey of life he encounters all three themes. ... Destiny played a vital part in the destruction of Oedipus. ... Throughout the drama, Oedipus committed many sins according to the gods. ... Throughout this play, characteristics of fate are what brought the destruction and downfall to the main character and tragic hero, Oedipus. ...

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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 possesses character traits such as self-confidence, strong will and intelligence. ... Another of King Oedipus" character traits was self-confidence. ... Oedipus had character traits, or more appropriately, character flaws that led to his downfall. ... His choices were symptoms of the weaknesses of his character traits, the same traits that made him a great king. ...

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Oedipus Rex The play Oedipus Rex, written by Sophocles, is a tragedy of fate. The protagonist acts freely, but his own character and decisions are not essential to events, because fate has predetermined his destiny. ... Oedipus was also unaware that Jocasta was his mother. ... Oedipus" tragic destiny was brought upon his tragic fate. ... Oedipus" fate gave him opportunities to develop his arrogance. ...

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In the tragic ironic play of Oedipus Rex, the usage of sight and blindness is carried throughoyt the characters to convey a sense of truth and knowledge. Sophocles develops an inverse relationship between physical blindness and inner viosion through the characters of Tiresias and Oedipus, and to a lesser extent, Jocasta. ... To a lesser extent, Jocasta posesses an inverse correlation between blindness and sight, much like the other characters in the play. ... She is the only character who will never live the truth anymore. Through the three characters of Tiresias, Oedipus, and Jocasta, the...

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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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A tragedy is a drama in which a major character undergoes a loss in order to gain a new perspective. In Sophocles" Oedipus Rex, the reader sees the epitome of Aristotle's tragedy described in Poetics, the first section of his major critical work. ... A shepherd rescues the child, Oedipus, and gives him to his king, Polybus, King of Corinth. ... Through Oedipus" determination to seek the murderer, the shepherd who "rescued" Oedipus the baby comes forth, revealing his story, which leads to the downfall of Oedipus. ... In Sophocles" Oedipus Rex, Oedipus fulfills all the three requirements...

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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. ... Until the messenger's arrival shortly before the shepherd's entrance, the characters of the play did not know the true cause of the troubles in Thebes. ...

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The play Oedipus Rex, written by Sophocles, is a tragedy of fate. The protagonist acts freely, but his own character and decisions are not essential to events, because fate has predetermined his destiny. ... Oedipus was unaware of these sinful actions and would commit them without intent. ... Oedipus was also unaware that Jocasta was his mother. ... Unfortunately, Oedipus fails to succeed, since his fate is inescapable. ...

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