As Oedipus first appears in the play, he stands before his people (the Thebans) and sees them in despair. ... From Oedipus" compassion, he is able to demonstrate his loyalty to the Thebans. ... Although he is the king and could choose to remain king and avoid exile, Oedipus stays loyal to his word and country and exiles himself from Thebes: Second Messenger. ... (Sophocles 133) Throughout the play, Oedipus is brave enough face the tragic fate that was bestowed upon him. ... (Sophocles 124) During this point in the play, Oedipus bravely continues to seek out the truth even though he b...

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The play Oedipus Rex, written by Sophocles, is a tragedy of fate. ... The following quote is said by Oedipus, to the Thebans, when they learn about the "cursed polluter", "I make this proclamation: if anyone of you knows whose hand it was that killed Laius, the son of Labdacus, let him declare it fully, now, to me." (line 223-226) This quote proves that Oedipus is unaware that he is the murderer of king Laius; his father. Oedipus was also unaware that Jocasta was his mother. ... Consequently Oedipus attempts to isolate himself from who he believes are his parents, however, as a result, fat...

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Oedipus Rex The play Oedipus Rex, written by Sophocles, is a tragedy of fate. ... The following quote is said by Oedipus, to the Thebans, when they learn about the "cursed polluter": "I make this proclamation: if anyone of you knows whose hand it was that killed Laius, the son of Labdacus, let him declare it fully, now, to me." (line 223-226) This quote proves that Oedipus is unaware that he is the murderer of king Laius; his father. ... Consequently, Oedipus attempts to isolate himself from who he believes are his parents, as a result, fate brings him to his real parents, king Laius an...

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In Oedipus the King, Sophocles demonstrates that humans are unable to control their own fate. Sigmund Freud suggests that Oedipus the King is known as a tragedy of destiny. ... Oedipus grew up in Corinth with King Polybus and Queen Merope. ... Out of gratitude for saving the city, the Thebans make Oedipus their king and give him Jocasta's hand in marriage making the second part of his prophecy come true. ... In Oedipus the King, Sophocles shows that fate exists, but ultimately man makes his own decisions and bears the responsibility for them. ...

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