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    King Lear By: Bryce Romeo King Lear: Loyalty and Betrayal In William Shakespeare’s play‚ “King Lear”‚ the reader will see many juxtapositions throughout the scenes. One of these juxtapositions‚ is loyalty and betrayal. We will be taking a closer look at Goneril’s Betrays her Father “Sir‚ I love more than word can wield matter; Dearer than eyesight‚ space and liberty.” (Act 1‚ Scene 1) This is one of the first forms of betrayal. The reader will note that Goneril is professing her love for her

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    No Name World Literature 1 Character Analysis “Oedipus the King”… Hunter‚ Plowman‚ and Sailor-Helmsman Throughout the play “Oedipus Rex”‚ the main character Oedipus has a number of different character traits throughout the play. His out-look on the stories situation evolves as he begins to learn the truth about who he really is. Oedipus takes on the characteristics of a hunter as well as becoming the hunted; he is a sower yet also the seed‚ and a sailor-helmsman of the city. Each of these images

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    Prophecy no matter how accurate it may be and no matter if it came from the Gods or from another human is always hard to bear by humans. Sophocles tale about Oedipus a king who tried escaping his prophecy is a perfect example of how humans have little to no effect on fate. All the efforts put to cancel the prophecy are actually used to completion of the prophecy. All actions to avoid a prophecy given by a God is futile because human free will is limited to just a choice of road to lead to the prophecy

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    Sophocles‚ Oedipus the King The following analysis will examine Oedipus the King‚ by Sophocles. The following questions will be addressed: What is the historical context of this period? What are the storylines‚ as revealed in the document? What does the document reveal about the Greek notion of fate and free-will? Who was the author and does he reveal a bias? What was the author’s intent in writing this and whom did he see as his audience? And lastly‚ what stands out as particularly meaningful

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    Pride In Oedipus The King

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    “I‚ Oedipus‚ a name that all men know” said a very hubristic and “blinded” Oedipus. There are three causes that result in hubris‚ or overwhelming pride‚ that occur through Oedipus numerous times throughout the play Oedipus The King‚ and many other leaders. These three causes are: A situation in which a kingdom or a society is experiencing a downfall and is in need of a savior‚ something fortunate happens that puts the character in a favorable position and in an ideal setting in place‚ and an above-average

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    Bias In Oedipus The King

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    Oedipus is a king‚ running a country‚ but instead of trying to make things right by finding the person who killed former king‚ Laius‚ he sends his brother-in-law‚ Creon‚ to find out for him. When Creon comes back‚ Oedipus hope it be nothing but good news. The gods told Creon that the one responsible for King Laius murder must be exiled. Jocasta was Laius wife when Laius was murdered. Jocasta and Oedipus got married. Oedipus suspects that the gods told Creon who killed Laius‚ but he denies it. Oedipus

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    Notes Link: http://www.trcb.com/onlinebooks/leisure/horror-literature--life-after-stephen-king-1317.htm  It’s common knowledge that Stephen King took a literary subgenre in the early eighties and turned it into a mainstream literary genre  Bestsellers like Shinning‚ Carrie‚ Blood and Smoke and even Bag of Bones (which was the first book in the genre to be given in depth analysis by literary critics worldwide) propelled horror literature to a class of its own‚ away from the scorned subgenre

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    lives in. In Oedipus the King‚ Oedipus is defined as one with great potential‚ but has a hamartia leading to the ultimate demise of himself. Oedipus’ actions are tragic‚ as he tries to make the right choice but fails. He was dealt a hand that would only lead him to lose. Furthermore‚ Sophocles develops Oedipus as a relatable character which allows for catharsis to occur. Aristotle’s‚ The Poetics‚ explains the necessary components to create a powerful Tragedy. Oedipus the King is a powerful representation

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    Thebes tries to find information of his past and on King Laius’ death but unravels the unholy secrets of his true identity. Oedipus had killed his father‚ Laius‚ at a crossroads and married his mother‚ Queen Jocasta unknowingly‚ then created many children with her such as his featured daughters Antigone and Ismene. The truth shattered the sinful family and Jocasta hung herself‚ Oedipus stabbed out his eyeballs‚ and Creon ironically became king. Oedipus walks into a fate he was trying to escape and

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    In 1286‚ the death of King Alexander III left the throne of Scotland vacant‚ which evoked intense contention amongst Scottish nobles who claimed their right to the throne and led them to ask King Edward I of England‚ better known as King Longshansks‚ for advice. Surprisingly‚ King Longshanks declared himself their king‚ and this led to a lengthy war between the two nations. Compared to early letters‚ films‚ such as Braveheart‚ depict King Longshanks as a devout adversary of the Scottish people instead

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