One City; Two Corrupt Leaders In the plays Oedipus Rex and Antigone by Sophocles‚ Oedipus and Creon exert similar characteristics as leaders that ultimately result in their characterization as tragic heroes. They take a similar course throughout their stories‚ which leads to a similar fate‚ resulting in tragedy. Both characters tried to revive a city in need‚ but in the process‚ the hubris they possessed got in the way. Both men had the chance to see that their actions would lead to a tragic ending
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Fate is responsible for many events‚ such as the tragedy of Oedipus. Although some people may lay the fault on others‚ they were really just part of fate’s plans all along. Jocasta and Laius‚ a queen and King from ancient Greece‚ found out they were to have a son. But they did not know from the moment Jocasta became pregnant‚ fate had plans for their son. Before he was even born Oedipus was destined to kill his father and marry his mother. Despite his parent’s attempt to kill him as a baby
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Rafael L. Cortada-Brzykcy Professor D. Portillo English 091 2 April 2013 The Slavs: East vs. West vs. South When the term “Slav” is mentioned‚ the first people to come to mind are the Russians. We know them by their unique script of writing‚ vodka‚ and are the most populated of all of the ethnic tribes that populated the mountains‚ rivers‚ and plains of Eastern Europe. Although a quintessential people of this continent‚ they differ greatly from many of their brothers and sisters of the same
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according to Hersh (2004). Such dehumanization is unacceptable in any culture‚ but it is especially so in the Arab world (Hersh‚ 2004). Similarities When the experiment was conducted‚ there were various similarities between what transpired at Abu Ghraib vs. what took place in the makeshift correctional facility at Stanford. At Abu‚ the photographs told it all. In one‚ Private England‚ was seen giving a thumbs up to a young Iraqi‚ who was naked except for a sandbag over his head‚ as he masturbated‚ according
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Free Will VS. Fate: Oedipus Rex Oedipus’ ignorance‚ disrespect‚ and unending search for the truth ultimately contribute to his free willing destruction of life and the completion of prophecy. Fate is the theory that our lives are “predetermined” for us‚ and the concept that states that humans have the choice to choose what decisions they make in life is know as free will. Society tends to generally feel that free will is the presiding element in their lives. It is important
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Fate vs. Free Will Sophocles creates a world that makes the reader think about the complex and mysterious battle between fate and free will in his play Oedipus The King. To the characters‚ fate is real and that’s what they believe in. The audience sees that Oedipus is the one making the divisions and altimetry it is himself that leads to his downfall. Apollo‚ the Greek god of prophecy‚ intellectual pursuits and pelage‚ told Oedipus about his tragic future. When we first encounter Oedipus
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Daniel Nierenberg Comparative Essay 11-20-01 "Oedipus Rex" & "Antigone" It is only natural that an author use similar vessels of literature‚ such as figurative language‚ literary devices‚ and elements in his/her work. It is even more apparent between works that are connected by character‚ time‚ and theme. Sophocles did this when he wrote "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone". When comparing the two pieces‚ it becomes evident that very similar vessels connected these very different plays. Sophocles uses a
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DSL (digital subscriber line)‚ cable‚ and dial-up internet access are the 3 main most common types of connections available to most residential and business consumers. These connections vary in connection speeds as well as availability. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages when compared to each other. Cable internet connections are by far the fastest connections of these 3 types. They can reach speeds of 20-30 mbps. They are an "always on" connection that does not require any sort
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Compare and contrast Oedipus and Hamlet. Is Oedipus more a man of action? Or is he more a man driven by whim and sudden‚ rash decisions? Which character is more selfless? Does Hamlet show any signs of selfish motives in his actions or inactions? Which protagonist seems more learned? wiser? more religious? more loving? more incestuous? Which seems to be a better murder investigator? Does Oedipus have any of Claudius’ motives when he kills the king‚ Laius? Then which murderer is more blameworthy--Oedipus
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