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    Oedipus

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    According to Aristotle‚ Oedipus in the play Oedipus Rex by Sophacles would be a prime example of a tragic hero as he perfectly portrays the qualities of good‚ consistency and necessary or probable. The quality of good played by Oedipus in the play Oedipus Rex is a perfect portrayal for the element of character in a good tragedy. Aristotle discusses‚ "First‚ and most important‚ it must be good…the character will be good if the purpose is good" (Aristotle‚ 6). First and foremost‚ a character in a tragedy

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    In 1957 the film Oedipus Rex was created to mimic a play written by the famous grecian playwright Sophocles. Leonid Kipnis produced while Tyrone Guthrie directed the movie. Oedipus Rex is a tragic drama based on the misfortune of one King‚ played by Douglas Campbell‚ and his battle with fate. In the beginning‚ Oedipus defeats the Sphinx‚ who threatens Thebes. Soon after‚ Oedipus is crowned King of Thebes for his intelligence. He then marries Jocasta‚ played by Eleanor Stuart‚ and struggles with a

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    “Shall I expel this poison in the bloodFor whoso slew that the king might have a mind”This quote shows the presence of fate when Oedipus declares his intent to solve the murder of Laius which is expressed by the metaphor of “expelling the poison in the blood” and righting the wrong. The second part of the quote‚ “for whoso slew the king might have a mind to strike me too with his assassin hand” also shows the intervention of fate when Oedipus denounces the murderer in front of his citizens when he himself

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    Plato's Apology

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    Apology Plato Excerpted‚ cir. 360 BCE In 399 BC‚ Socrates (an ancient Greek philosopher)‚ was put to trial by his fellow Athenian citizens. The Apology is Plato’s account of the speech that Socrates gave in defense of his actions at the trial. Audio: http://www.thoughtaudio.com/titlelist/TA0023-Apology/ I will begin at the beginning‚ and ask what is the accusation which has given rise to the P1 slander of me‚ and in fact has encouraged Meletus to proof this charge against me. Well‚ what do

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    Plato's Apology Essay

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    Plato is a Greek philosopher and mathematician accredited for laying foundation for modern philosophy and science (Wolfsdorf 75). He spent his early life as a writer where he focused mostly on tragedies. Plato is also accredited with introducing the first institution of higher learning in Greece. Plato was Socrates’ student and thus most of his work is based on the life and achievements of Socrates. Plato was in a position to capture major events in Socrates’ life up until Socrates was executed

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    Oedipus

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    Oedipus was a tragic hero of Greek mythology‚ a king doomed to a dire fate because he unknowingly killed his father and married his mother. His story is the tale of someone who‚ because he did not know his true identity‚ followed the wrong path in life. Oedipus represents two enduring themes of Greek myth and drama: the damaged nature of humanity and an individual’s powerlessness against the route of destiny in a harsh universe. Oedipus was the son of the King Laius and the Queen Jocasta of Thebes

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    Villarreal Bibliography Essay Engl 2332 Sophocles: Oedipus the King The most obvious theme expressed is the symbolism of free will. This issue is manifested in the plot itself and is a central theme in the play. It goes without saying that this problem of free will is still relevant till this day and has been a major topic throughout history. Another central issue dealt with in Oedipus Rex‚ Oedipus the King‚ or also known as Oedipus Tyrannus is fate. These two issues will be key issues that

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    The Life of Plato Co-authored with Christopher Planeaux Plato was born around the year 428 BCE into an established Athenian household with a rich history of political connections -- including distant relations to both Solon and Pisistratus. Plato’s parents were Ariston and Perictone‚ his older brothers were Adeimantus and Glaucon‚ and his younger sister was Potone. In keeping with his family heritage‚ Plato was destined for the political life. But the Peloponnesian War‚ which began a couple

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    they thought they were. In the play Oedipus the King written by Sophocles this is exactly what happens. Oedipus is seen as the most tragic character because‚ in the beginning of the play he sees himself as a great‚ and intelligent man‚ although by the end of the play‚ Oedipus realizes his ignorance. In the beginning of the play‚ Oedipus solves the riddle and defeats the Sphinx‚ which causes Oedipus views himself as one of a kind. After the Sphinx defeat‚ Oedipus is speaking to the Priest and describes

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    believe that everything is a matter of free will. Belief in Free will is the belief that your own choices lead you to your destiny. In Oedipus Rex the idea of predestination is the most important theme of the play. The main Characters Oedipus‚ Jocasta and Laius all try to escape their destiny and take matters into their own hands but do not escape from their fate. Oedipus speaks to the people of Thebes from his palace and tells them that there is nothing he can’t do to save his city. He asks for the

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