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Shakespeare and Sophocles, Tragedy, and Heroism

In 8 pages this paper examines the concept of the tragic hero in a comparison of King Lear by William Shakespeare and Sophocles' O... ...

How “Oedipus Rex” Fulfills Aristotle’s Concepts of Tragedy

This 4 page paper explains how “Oedipus Rex” fulfills Aristotle’s concepts of tragedy: a hero who endures great suffering; his tra... ...

Oedipus Rex

At one time in our lives there is a moment that we may think of ourselves as better than someone or something else. There may also...

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Admin Published on 10/23/1999 1336 Reads Literature

How does King Oedipus fit the profile of the Classical Greek tragic hero and how is his fall typical

In his Poetics, Aristotle defined the term ‘tragedy’ as ‘a man not preeminently virtuous and just, whose misfortune, however, is b...

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ying_ling Published on 04/23/2001 1683 Reads Literature

Show how irony becomes the very structure of Oedipus the King

Life is filled with series of irony.Therefore,it goes without saying that irony becomes the very structure of good Greek tragedies...

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lgdaughter Published on 09/09/2004 1519 Reads Literature

Oedipus

The events in Oedipus the King, written by Sophocles, show an underlying relationship of man's free will existing within the cosmi...

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Admin Published on 03/27/2000 1563 Reads Literature

Hamartia: Oedipus' Tragic Flaw

According to Aristotle, the tragic hero is impeded by a distinguishable characteristic or character trait which leads to his ultim...

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Admin Published on 04/29/2000 2213 Reads Literature

Predetermination in “Oedipus Rex”

This 3 page paper argues that contrary to most opinions, Oedipus does have free will in the play “Oedipus Rex.” Bibliography lists... ...

Oedipus & Creon as Rulers

A 3 page essay that discusses Oedipus the King and Antigone by Sophocles. Each of these plays focuses on a king of Thebes, Oedipus... ...

Tension Between Individual and Group in Sophocles’ Oedipus Trilogy

In three pages this paper examines how 5th century B.C. Athenian history impacts upon the tension between individual and group tha... ...

Oedipus' problem of Pride

This 5 page paper gives an overview of how Oedipus was a victim of fate in Oedipus the King. This paper includes how Oedipus was a... ...

Jocasta/Maternity in Oedipus Rex

A 5 page essay that discusses the role of Jocasta in Oedipus Rex. The writer argues that Sophocles uses his characterization of Jo... ...

Oedipus Rex: Behavioral Perspective And Interactionist Theory

15 pages in length. The extent to which Oedipus Rex can be examined from a combination of behavioral perspective and interactioni... ...

The Tragedy of Hamlet

Arguably the best piece of writing ever done by William Shakespeare, Hamlet the is the classic example of a tragedy. In all traged...

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Admin Published on 01/22/1999 1633 Reads Hamlet

Oedipus Fate vs Free Will

Oedipus the King, was written by Sophocles between C.A.496-406B.C. In this play, Oedipus is a great example of Sophocles’ belief t...

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Admin Published on 11/02/2000 2029 Reads Literature

Sight, Insight, and Vision in Oedipus the King by Sophocles

Oedipus' sight, foresight, insight, and vision as depicted by Sophocles in Oedipus the King are examined in four pages. There are... ...

Oedipus and Hamlet

In seven pages this paper contrasts and compares William Shakespeare's protagonist with the Oedipus myth as well as the interpreta... ...

Greek Literature and Admirable Character Leadership

In five pages and 2 parts Homer's 'The Iliad' is examines in terms of Patroklos' leadership abilities with a contrast and comparis... ...

Theban Plays of Sophocles and Themes of Morality and Fate

In 6 pages the Theban play trilogy of Sophocles, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone, are discussed in terms of how... ...

The Theme of Tragedy in Oedipus the King and Death of a Salesman

This 5 page paper discusses the tragedies faced in the plays Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) by Sophocles and Death of a Salesman b... ...

The Tragic Flaw in Oedipus

This 3 page paper examines the tragic flaw in the character of Oedipus as revealed in the play "Oedipus the King." Bibliography li... ...

Hamlet & Oedipus

A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares the characters of Hamlet and Oedipus. Despite being separated by the passage of centuri... ...

Oedipus the King: Character

A 4 page paper which analyzes the character of Oedipus in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King as seen through examining the analyses of ot... ...

Oedipus: Guilty or Innocent?

This 3 page paper examines the play “Oedipus the King” and argues that Oedipus, while guilty in fact of the crimes of which he is ... ...

Okonkwo and Oedipus

This is a paper that looks at the characters Okonkwo in Chinua Chebe’s novel Things Fall Apart and Oedipus in Oedipus the King by ... ...

Oedipus Explained

The writer answers several questions about Oedipus as he is delineated in the play Oedipus the King. There are two sources listed ... ...

An Analysis of Heroism and the Journey in Star Wars

An eight page research paper considering the literary concept of the hero's journey in this classic science fiction film by direct... ...

Oedipus Rex Essay

Oedipus has a "tragic flaw" that leads to his demise, and efforts to attribute one to him to him seem forced . In his quest to unc...

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Derekvo Published on 02/14/2000 1843 Reads Literature

Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonnus Summation

In five pages this 2nd portion of Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy is summarized and analyzed. Three sources are cited in the bibliogra... ...

Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Fate

In five pages this paper analyzes the role fate plays in Sophocles' Greek tragedy Oedipus the King. One source is listed in the b... ...