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Oedipus The King Sophocles
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Answer this question demonstrating specific understandings of the concepts of Tragedy and the Tragic Hero.
In the Greek play, “King Oedipus” written by Sophocles, certain characteristics, which determine the traits of a tragic hero, reveal themselves as the play unfolds. These traits enable reader ....
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....punity?” that King Oedipus has a strong passion for the truth and high moral standards. As the play progresses further, King Oedipus’ hubris becomes more prominent as he is determined to find out about his birth no matter what the cost is. Oedipus’ search for the truth leads him to the discovery that he isn’t a “child of luck” but, “a man of misfortune” which of course horrifies him as he learns that at birth he was nailed to the top of a mountain top and was considered to be of low standing.... |
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