In both the Matrix and Oedipus Rex, the oracles play major roles in the main characters' story. The oracles' prophecies are used so that the characters may know what may lie ahead for them in the future so that they can have slight control over their destiny. The natures of these prophecies are to be intentionally vague and cryptic so as to not reveal too much information about an individual's future. Due to the nature of such prophecies, freedom of choice predominates over inescapable fate.
The oracles used the prophecies in order to show the characters the path that their destiny will take them. As can be seen in both the Matrix and Oedipus Rex, the oracles' prophecies were cryptic and were worded as if it were a riddle. The use of prophecy in such a manner was so as to be deliberately vague so that the receiver of their prophecy will not know too much about their future. This was clearly stated in the Matrix: "there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path" (Morpheus said after Neo saves Trinity on roof). This quote from Morpheus can be said about the manner as to which the oracles give their prophecies. The characters may have an idea as to what their future may have in store for them, but the characters must discover it as they go on through life. If one were to know exactly what their 'path' has in store for them, than they may attempt to delve as far off their intended path as far as possible. Although the prophecies in both the Matrix and Oedipus Rex are intentionally vague so as to keep the characters' fates not entirely known, the characters in Oedipus Rex perceive the prophecies as an inescapable fact. This is shown when Oedipus is told "You will murder your father, and lay with your mother." Rather than taking the oracle's information and going about his life differently so as to prevent this event from occurring, Oedipus attempts to escape from this fate.
"Oedipus Rex Essay Number 1- The stories Antigone and Oedipus Rex were written by a Greek philosopher named Sophocles. ... In Oedipus Rex there was a very interesting prophecy. Before the prophecy, Tiresias and Oedipus had an argument. ... In Oedipus Rex the prophecy Tiresias gave Oedipus was a foreshadow of what was to come. ... Oedipus had become blind. ...
The Greek drama Oedipus Rex is clearly a tragedy. ... Oedipus Rex clearly meets the first of these five criteria. ... The tragic flaw, or mistake that a character makes, in Oedipus Rex does not actually take place during the story. ... In these five ways, the story Oedipus Rex classifies as a tragedy. However, in my opinion at least, you don't really need a standard checklist to see if Oedipus Rex is a tragedy or not. ...
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Oedipus Rex Tragedy Essay In Greece people wrote many plays for entertainment. ... "Oedipus Rex" displays many characteristics of this form of literature; such as a tragic hero, a dynamic character, and the role that fate plays in the outcome of his existence. ... (Holt, 302) One of the most memorable tragedies is "Oedipus Rex." ... Another form of literature involved in "Oedipus Rex" is the role that fate plays in the play. ... "Oedipus Rex" is a classic example of a tragedy. ...
The entire concept of Oedipus Rex is enough to leave a sour taste in a reader's mouth. ... Contrary to this, however, Oedipus Rex is one of the most highly regarded plays in literary history. ... The mix of pleasure and disquietude create the volatile emotions that make Oedipus Rex a legendary play. Before the play even begins, Oedipus murders his father. ... Overall, the tragic nature of Oedipus Rex incites more sympathy from the audience than the initial disgust. ...
All of the tragedies, including Oedipus Rex are considered outstanding for their powerful, intricate plots and dramatic style. ... Oedipus Rex is a tragedy written by Sophocles. ... Oedipus's tragedy extends to his entire family. ... Such an ironic reversal occurs in Oedipus Rex when the messenger's speech unsettles rather than reassures Oedipus about who he is and what he has done. ... The major conflict occurred when Tiersias tells Oedipus that Oedipus is responsible for the plague and Oedipus refuses to believe it. ...
