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    Product Diversification Strategy of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd Unilever Bangladesh limited tries to lead the market by enlarging the range of its products depending on the needs‚ wants and demand of the consumers. Thus it follows product diversification strategy to satisfy current customers and to retain potential customers in the long run. That is why it has classified its strategic business unit in the following sectors. Strategic business unit (SBU): 1. Home care brands

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    Oedipus The King Analysis

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    Sophocles’s Oedipus the King is no exemption. Oedipus the King was written around 430 B.C. so this play has had plenty of time to be critiqued. Not only has this Greek tragedy been around for so long‚ but it is considered a masterpiece; it only makes sense for something very famous to be criticized even more. Oedipus the King follows the story of a man named Oedipus who tries to escape fate. Before the play is even started‚ the readers are given background information about Oedipus. When Oedipus was a

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    Greek play “Oedipus The King” details the town of Thebes‚ and their struggle with plague‚ caused by a “polluting stain”‚ who was later revealed to be King Oedipus himself‚ who slayed his father and wedded his mother. Throughout the text‚ Oedipus keeps a very prideful demeanor‚ seeing himself as incapable of fault‚ which ties into the main idea of escaping fate. Sophocles uses expertly crafted metaphors to convey the main idea of the piece of Greek theatre. The King of Thebes‚ Oedipus was presented

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    One of the main underlying themes in Oedipus Rex is blindness. Not just physical blindness‚ but intellectual blindness as well. The blindness issue is an effective contrasting method for Oedipus at different points in the play. Simply saying "blindness"‚ however‚ is a little ambiguous. It can be broken down into two components: Oedipus’s ability to "see" (ignorance or lack thereof)‚ and his

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    Literary Analysis of Oedipus

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    Oedipus the King is an ancient Greek play has themes that can be closely related to those used today. The idea of the Oedipus complex created by Sigmund Freud stems from this play. Sophocles uses a variety of themes to help teach the people of ancient Greece‚ some may be intended while others may be unintended. The setting of the play affects the ending of the story‚ and affects the characters changes throughout the play. One that could be construed as unintended is to enjoy the journey of life

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    “Medea‚ Oedipus and the Gods” All Greek tragedies no matter how dissimilar share underlying commonality. According to Aristotle‚ the first true theater critic‚ all tragedies are composed of several common features. “Medea” and “Oedipus the King” are no different. They both contain strong plot‚ thought‚ character‚ language‚ melody and spectacle. They also both have their own unique conflict‚ event and themes. One reoccurring theme through almost all Greek tragedies is the role of the gods and fate‚ both

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    Oedipus Trilogy Analysis

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    Analysis of The Oedipus Trilogy Oedipus Rex‚ or Oedipus Tyrannus as it is in Latin‚ could be what we call today a Freudian work of literature. The Oedipus Trilogy was originally written by Sophocles and is meant to be told in a story-telling fashion. But this Grecian tragedy was revised and translated into English by Paul Roche and put into a novel form. The Oedipus Trilogy is a novel that deals with destiny and fate. The reader is shown a series of events plotted out from which Oedipus cannot escape

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    Dramatic Irony in Oedipus

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    throughout Oedipus‚ stemming from Oedipus’ vehement quest to find out Lauis’s murderer‚ and his fate that is foreseen by the seer Tiresias. In addition‚ Oedipus’s constant search for the truth‚ and his unwavering to ability to not heed to the warnings constantly given to him by Tiresias and Creon. Oedipus’ supposed “sight” in the play and his coexisting “blindness” are both inherent to the development of Oedipus throughout the play. Sight and blindness are important themes in the play Oedipus the King

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    King Oedipus Notes

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    King Oedipus Journal Notes a) Oedipus (characteristics / character study)  King Oedipus is likewise a saviour.  He does not die; he suffers‚ however on behalf of the people‚ a terrible and symbolic agony.  He is impetuous and short-tempered.  Intelligent‚ as shown in his following statement‚ “I‚ ignorant Oedipus‚ came-/ And stopped the riddler’s mouth” (37) Oedipus says.  King Oedipus is a tragic hero.  He has a Christ like character.  King Oedipus is blinded by his pride and ignorance

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    Characteristics of King Oedipus             At the beginning of Oedipus the King‚ Oedipus is hugely confident‚ and with good reason. He has saved Thebes from the curse of the Sphinx and become king virtually overnight. He proclaims his name proudly as though it were itself a healing charm: “Here I am myself— / you all know me‚ the world knows my fame: / I am Oedipus” (7–9).  Also‚ we see that these qualities make him an excellent ruler who anticipates his subjects’ needs. When the citizens of Thebes

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