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    Oedipus Rex Vs Creon

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    the stories of Oedipus Rex and Antigone‚ there are many similarities between the rules of Thebes. Oedipus Rex is about a man who tries to escape his fate by running away from his supposed mother and father‚ just to end up fulfilling his destiny by killing his father and marrying his mother. Antigone is about a woman who has buried her brother against her king’s orders. Imprisoned in a cave as punishment‚ she proceeds to kill herself. Two of the rulers of the city of Thebes were Oedipus and Creon. In

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    Oedipus Vs Creon Analysis

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    Creon and Oedipus: Creon has come to replace Oedipus at the throne Creon compares himself to Oedipus. They were loyal to him so they should be loyal to Creon “You never hesitated in your duty to our late ruler Oedipus[…] and I as in the next in blood have succeeded to the full power of the throne…until he has been tested in office” (196). No aspects of Creon are admirable in Antigone and the audience is void of sympathy for the character as he continues to indulge in his hamartia. Oedipus on the other

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    Aeschylus’ Agamemnon of The Oresteia has one of the most morally intriguing characters and story lines in all of ancient Greek tragedies. Clytemnestra‚ the queen and wife of Agamemnon has many reasons for why she murdered him; however‚ it is difficult to quickly jump to conclusions on her innocence. The inherent nature of Greek tragedies‚ the belief in prophecy and fate‚ and the lack of marital faithfulness are all themes in Agamemnon that weigh heavily on the debate of her innocence. Through passages

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    Everyday Life Wednesday‚ 27 November 2012 Fate‚ Morality and Free Will within Literature Tracing back to the primordial era‚ several ancient plays used the notions of morality‚ free will and fate. In several literary pieces there is an issue between the human preconception to fully assent fate and the natural desire to control destiny. In Oedipus Rex by Sophocle and Hamlet by William Shakespeare‚ it is shown that the matters of fate and free will always create a struggle for the individual’s

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    literature tragedy is usually about one person and the horrible things that happen to them during their life in a story or play. Oedipus is the main character in the play Oedipus the King. Oedipus is thought of as a tragic figure because he was doomed from birth. Tiresias‚ an old blind prophet‚ told Oedipus’ parents about Oedipusfate. He told them that Oedipus would kill his father and sleep with his mother. So‚ his parents decided to have him killed‚ only it did not happen that way. He was

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    Oedipus Rex vs. Gilgamesh

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    look. However‚ every man has a little something from the other. Although Oedipus and Gilgamesh are entirely different people‚ they are still very similar. Each one‚ in their own way‚ is exceptionally brave‚ heroically tragic‚ and both encompass diverse strengths and weaknesses. One is strictly a victim of fate and the other is entirely responsible for his own plight. Out of the two men‚ Gilgamesh was far braver than Oedipus. He risked his life a number of times when he was in the company of his

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    Tragedy is defined as “the downfall of a noble hero or heroine usually through some combination of hubris‚ fate and the will of the gods.” In this play‚ Antigone is has already been fated to die at a young age‚ and one of Antigone’s many themes is Freewill vs. Fate. According to the definition of tragedy in Greek Theatre‚ Antigone would be defined as a tragedy. Antigone knew that if she buries her brother‚ the consequence would be death‚ as said by Creon. Ismene also tried to persuade Antigone. Regardless

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    Oedipus Vs Creon Analysis

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    March 3rd‚ 2016 Oedipus from “Oedipus Rex” and Creon from “Antigone” both share a common feature. They’re both tragic heroes and share the same story. Although their title throughout the play was the same‚ some of their intentions‚ moral and ways of thinking weren’t as much but also were at the same time. In spite of their failure to lead Thebes when they most needed a leader to protect the city their effort was valued but it wasn’t enough. Oedipus and Creon played the same role and

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    stone? Oedipus Rex was not supposed to be born. His parents made choices leading to his birth and it angered the gods. They then laid a prophecy out that the baby they bore would kill the father‚ marry the mother and have her children. Trying to outrun this‚ they chose to get rid of the baby. In Sophocles play‚ Oedipus Rex‚ Oedipus is told he is destined a terrible fate. He makes choices throughout the play that seems to lead him to his his downfall. His choices helped determine his fate rather than

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    Free-Will Vs Determinism

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    Difference between free will and determinism free will vs. determinism   The question of free will vs. determinism has been debated for a long time. Some people believe humans have the capability to use free will. For many theists‚ free will is a gift from God. They believe that if people did not have free will then they are not morally responsible for their actions. However others argue that human’s actions are due to determinism‚ so if humans follow the course of natural law‚ it is hard to

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