In the Theban play "King Oedipus", written by Sophocles there are three characters that are victims to the tragic issue. There is a question to what leads this play into what felt like an unavoidable end. ... Much of the arrogance of this play is depicted in that particular story that Oedipus narrates. ... Though with Jocasta her arrogance plays a role in another part of the play. ... It is from this speech that the secrets of the play are let out. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the play "Oedipus the King-, Sophocles defamed the gods' reputation, and lowered their status by making them look harmful and evil. ... Fundamentally, by utilizing fate, prophecies, the oracle of Apollo, and the plague, the gods played a significant role in the destruction of Oedipus and his family. ... In conclusion, the gods, Apollo in particular, played a major part in the overall circumstances of Oedipus. ... Finally, they send a plague to the Thebans for not punishing the murderer of their king, which results in Oedipus' exile or execution. Oedipus, the wise king, has ...

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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. ...

• Word Count: 1505
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• Grade Level: High School