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Oedipus Rex
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In the story of , Sophocles portrays the main character,
Oedipus, as a good natured person that has bad judgment and frailty. Oedipus
makes a few bad decisions and is condemned to profound suffering because of his
pride. I agree with Aristotle that he brings it all on to himself because of
his ow ....
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.... no matter how unbelievable.
Oedipus
I think that I myself may be accursed
By my own ignorant edict.
Jocasta
You speak strangely.
It makes me tremble to look at you, my King.
Oedipus
I am not sure that the blind man cannot see,
But I should know better if you were to tell me---
(1.2.700-704)
The prophecy also stated that Oedipus will be damned in marriage. He
marries Jocasta and he rules as the King of Thebes and is well respected by all
of his people. Once Oedipus.... |
| Number of words: 605 |
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