The Quran and Oedipus the King also known as Oedipus Rex are two well written pieces of work. The Quran‚ is the last sentiment of God to many‚ is not just a piece of writing‚ but a way of life describe in a book. The Oedipus Rex is a complex work that tells a tale‚ but also sheds a light on how modern day people are. Both works are still relevant to today’s modern times. The Quran was established into an original book many centuries ago‚ it still have relevance in present time. The Quran is the
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Del Rosario HNCA III-01 * What is Literature? * writings in which expression and form‚ in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest‚ are characteristic or essential features‚ as poetry‚ novels‚ history‚ biography‚ and essays. * Generic Classification * Prose * the ordinary form of spoken or written language‚ without metrical structure‚ as distinguished from poetry or verse. * Fiction * the class of literature comprising works of imaginative narration
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Oedipus at Colonus is the story of the last day in the life of Oedipus. After many year of wandering‚ Oedipus arrives in a grove outside Athens and understands that this is the place he would die. Theseus‚ king of Athens and its surroundings‚ promises to give Oedipus the right to be buried in Colonus and to protect his secret burial place. More than that‚ Theseus brings back Oedipus’ daughters who were abducted by Creon. Oedipus apologizes for not thanking Theseus right away‚ instead of talking to
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Why? Why does this have to happen to me? I‚ Oedipus‚ King of Thebes‚ did nothing to deserve this cruelty. I.. I who saved Thebes from the Sphynx’s evil riddles; I… who led the country… and now this? Such a wicked life I have. Now‚ Jocasta‚ my beloved wife; no‚ my MOTHER‚ gave her last breath when faced to this truth. Her body now lies here in her chambers and all I can do is lament. What an incestuous act we have done. My mother… and I… our children… Oh gods. OH GODS! Please forgive me! I never
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RE-WRITING THE COLONIAL DISCOURSE Written by: Nouha Mahjoubi Supervised by: Professor Beltaif The world’s structure today is tightly linked to the historical development and events. One of the most noticeable historical processes is colonization. The British Empire was one of the greatest imperialist powers. It is through colonization that the Western world is gaining a kind of prominence and domination in the world. The influence of colonization may not be very obvious nowadays as the concrete
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Elements of Modernism in American Literature by Audrey Farley‚ Demand Media RSS Email Share Modernism in American literature was greatly inspired by the avant-garde trends in art. Related Articles How to Cite a Literature Book in APA Format African-American Literary Traditions How to Write the Intro Paragraph of a Literary Elements Essay Elements of Poetry Including Figures of Speech Modernism was a cultural wave that originated in Europe and swept the United States during the
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Recently‚ Rex Tillerson is chosen to be the Secretary of State by Donald Trump. This decision makes people wonder whether or not Rex is qualified for the job. In my opinion‚ I believe Rex Tillerson is fit to be the Secretary of State. Judging by his character‚ it is clear that he is passionate about his job. After earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering‚ he started working at Exxon and was determined to do everything he can to help the company become successful. Due to the fact Rex produced
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Oedipus: A Tragic Hero Aristotle’s tragic hero is one of the most recognizable types of heroes among literature. A tragic hero combines five major points all of which have to do with the hero’s stature in society‚ his faults‚ how these faults effect him‚ the punishment his faults gets him‚ and how he reacts to this punishment. Aristotle explained that the story of Oedipus the King‚ written by Sophocles‚ is a perfect example of a tragic hero. In the play‚ Oedipus is given a prophecy in which he
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Aeschylus’ Agamemnon and Sophocles’ Oedipus the King are considered as the best written tragedies that we have from the two great playwrights. These two plays have their plot constructed under Aristotle’s guidelines of a successful tragedy‚ and therefore are taught in many literature and classics classes as great examples of Greek drama. The plays contain some major similarities as well as differences in their method of plot progression‚ which comes from the slight difference of their understanding
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Joining the Boy Scouts at the age of seven‚ Rex Masters loved the tests and challenges‚ the friendship and camaraderie. And scouting liked him. Rising through its various ranks‚ he impressed so much that the Scouts offered him employment when he left school and he devoted the next 40 years of his life to the organisation. Called up for compulsory National Service at Pukapunyal at 18‚ he there discovered himself sexually. However‚ in 1950’s Australia almost all gays remained closeted‚ with few jobs
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