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Oedipus Rex: Tragedy Of Fate
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Oedipus the King is widely regarded as a tragedy of fate. Briefly
stated, it begins with a terrible plague that destroys the city. King Oedipus
sends a messenger to the oracle at Delphi to find a cure. The answer that is
received suggests to find out who the killer of King Laios was. Oedipus se ....
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....ne about it. Oedipus was highly regarded as a noble and honorable
king. However, if we explore beneath the exterior, we will discover that in
actuality, the King has many faults and is not so honorable and noble.
Oedipus seems to be driven by an unconscious rage. Being very short
tempered, he is quick to lash out at those whose opinions are different from his.
The first episode appears within the first few minutes of the play. When
Teiresias refuses to tell him who murdered King Laios, Oed.... |
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