In this Greek Tragedy Essay‚ I will compare and contrast the two tragedy Antigone and Oedipus Rex. During the essay I will be describing their Tragic flaws‚ Tragic hero‚ and the overall tragic downfalls. In Antigone‚ the main character is Antigone. The first tragic flaw of Antigone is she described as stubborn. In one of the scene she was captured and sentenced to be put to death because she broke the law. The reason why she was caught is because she was burying her brother. I honestly give Antigone
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is a tragic hero? A tragic hero is ” a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall‚ suffering‚ or defeat.” According to Sophocles‚ the ideal tragic hero is a king or a man of noble stature. The tragic hero is a generous person and his downfall results from his committing of an act of injustice through ignorance. His fate may contribute to his downfall‚ or even his own choices or actions. But sometimes the hero’s misfortune is not deserved. The tragic fall
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Analysis of Major Themes in Oedipus Rex Sophocles is given the credit he deserves for this play which was first performed in 429 B.C. the twist and turns that are presented within the play are intricate and well written. The themes that are presented within the play help tell the story of Oedipus and how the tragic events that unfold in his life involving the prophecy that was told by the oracle when he was born. The themes were introduced with exceptional placement which aid in the development of Oedipus’ realization of the truth and his downfall
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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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Irony Oedipus the King Oedipus is self-confident‚ intelligent and strong willed. Ironically these are the very traits which bring about his demise. Sophocles makes liberal use of irony throughout "Oedipus the King". He creates various situations in which dramatic and verbal irony play key roles in the downfall of Oedipus. Dramatic irony depends on the audience’s knowing something that the character does not and verbal irony is presented when there is a contradiction between what a character
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moderation‚ but in excess can cause people to lose everything they worked for. In Sophocles’s Oedipus Rex and Antigone‚ the kings’ excessive pride and determination give them what they want temporarily‚ but also cause them to lose it; just as the French
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"In respect of Character there are four things to be aimed at” for a tragic hero according to Aristotle. Theses four traits include moral goodness‚ propriety‚ realism‚ and consistency. He also says that a tragedy must invoke catharsis‚ the purgation of the emotions pity and fear. A good example of an ancient Greek tragedy is the Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The story of Oedipus Rex greatly supports Aristotle’s claims about tragedy. It’s obvious that to be a hero one must be good. Aristotle adds that
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In the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles‚ the themes of sight and blindness are developed in a way to communicate to the reader that it is not eyesight itself‚ but insight that holds the key to truth and‚ without it‚ no amount of knowledge can help uncover that truth. Some may define insight as the ability to intuitively know what is going to happen‚ or simply as the capacity to understand the true nature of a situation. Both definitions hold a significant role in the play‚ not only for more obvious
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outside influences. Many great works have been written with this idea either glaringly present‚ or as an underlying theme. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles is known as the essential example of tragedy; it contains all of Aristotle’s tragic elements‚ such as a plot reversal followed by recognition and an inevitable conclusion‚ the fall of an inherently good character‚ a tragic flaw‚ and language embellished with artistic ornament (Aristotle). Job doesn’t follow the classic mold for tragedy exactly‚ but
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is a Shakespearean tragedy; * It concerns the fortunes of one person – the hero. * The hero is of high birth and position. * He has many good qualities. * He has a great weakness in his character. * This flaw is played on by circumstance. * This flaw causes suffering and misfortune to innocent people. * These events horrify and fascinate the audience. * These events lead to the hero’s death. * Audience feels pity‚ fear and a sense of wastage at the end. Act
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