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    Which character exhibits the highest degree of remorse? (Prometheus & Oedipus) Everybody has to be responsible for what they have done‚ and the inescapable fate would give a rise to a tragic ending. Compare to different tragedies‚ some of them would exhibit more remorse from audience about its tragic heroes. Two of the great tragedies are Oedipus Rex‚ by John Bennett and Moira Kerr and Prometheus‚ by Rex Warner. The character Oedipus in the tragedy Oedipus Rex definitely exhibits the highest

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    Story book characters traits and personalities can be developed in many ways. This was shown in‚ George Orwell’s‚ Animal Farm when a group of animals decide to overthrow Farmer Jones’s farm. After they get rid of Farmer Jones‚ a pig named Napoleon decides to appoint himself as leader‚ which causes much issue amongst the animals in the farm. In the book Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin was displayed as the cruel‚ clever and deceptive character Napoleon. There were many instances where Napoleon was shown

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    sometimes comes with complications. In Oedipus Rex‚ to see is to not know‚ and being blind comes with knowledge. This theme comes through the most. Oedipus Rex is a play written by Sophocles‚ a greek playwright. Oedipus and others further strengthen this theme with their actions and choice of words. Knowledge isn’t always better than not knowing‚ or being blind. To see in Oedipus Rex‚ seeing comes with not knowing‚ and blindness comes with knowledge. When Oedipus learns of his prophecy‚ that he will

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    predicts behavior are situational factors instead of character traits. Globalists disagree with that statement and argue that character traits predict behavior. They also propose that good actions are defined as those done by people with the proper virtues and that virtues exist as part of individuals’ character makeup. A variety of psychological studies doubt these premises. The main issue is whether we have stable personality and character traits. Appiah uses modus tollens to give a logically from

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    In the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex‚ blindness is a reoccurring theme which is used in many different ways in the play. Blindness is used quite often and is emphasized with the prophet Tiresias who is literally blind can see the truth unlike Oedipus who is blind to see the truth about his past and the crimes he has committed. It is ironic that the prophets Tiresias who is blind can see better then Oedipus in a metaphorical sense. The prophet Tiresias is physically blind but is able to see much more

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    2) Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero? Answer this question demonstrating specific understandings of the concepts of Tragedy and the Tragic Hero. In the Greek play‚ "King Oedipus" written by Sophocles‚ certain characteristics‚ which determine the traits of a tragic hero‚ reveal themselves as the play unfolds. These traits enable readers to enjoy a more enhanced reading of the play and also serve to evoke a particular response from the reader. Readers acknowledge that King Oedipus is a

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    Benvolio Character Traits

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    Who is Benvolio an enemy or a friend? Well he is a cousin of Romeo and an enemy of Tybalt. Benvolio tries to be a peacemaker and a counselor to his friends and an enemy of the Capulets. Benvolio is a family member of the Montagues. The three character traits that will be explained are going to be an enemy‚ a peacemaker and a counselor. Why is Benvolio an enemy of Tybalt? Because Benvolio is a family member of the Montagues. " Why? What makes Tybalt so special? Who is he?"(2.4.91)

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    with seeing forbidden sexual acts‚ or revealing secret sexual truths”. Tiresias is summoned to the palace Oedipus can find the murderer so he can end the plague that threatens to overtake Thebes. The accusation Tiresias provides for the royal couple is disregarded because at the time nor Oedipus and Jocasta believed that the prophecy was true‚ due to that they were ignorant of the truth. Oedipus starts degrading Tiresias and his blindness. Tiresias replies by saying “your eyes can’t see the evil to

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    Iago Character Traits

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    Most of them have great character traits. Iago exceptional trait was his intelligence. One wrong move and he could have been the death of Iago but he maintained a humble and crafty mind to get him around the nooks and crannies of his mischievous plan. He cleverly convinces Roderigo that his main

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    Jim Casy 3 Character Traits 1. Insightful - Jim Casy‚ although he quits his job as a preacher‚ remains extremely insightful up until his death. The Bible explains that some men are sinners and destined for Hell while others are holy and will end up going to Heaven after they die. Casy spends time on his own pondering his faith and creating his own ideas. He realizes that all humans make up one greater spirit. Instead of focusing on their own well-being and only doing things in order to benefit

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