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    that he is guilty of unwitting parricide and incest‚ and his horrified reaction to that discovery. In "Oedipus the King"‚ Oedipus king of Thebes unknownly killed his biological father and married his mother. On this Ancient myth‚ the playwright Sophocles weaves a complex story that can be interpreted on many different levels of intellectual thinking. This play‚ since the time it was staged has been subjected to countless forms of analysis and interpretations. The most famous one being the Aristole’s

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    character in Sophocles’ play‚ Antigone‚ yet she represents major life lessons and themes that Sophocles implies throughout the play. The Queen is seen and heard through the lines of other characters. Her silence can speak louder than words. She only has seven lines‚ yet she does not have to say much in order for us to understand her important role as a queen‚ mother‚ and wife. We can interpret her values and traits through what other characters say and imply about her. Sophocles possibly wants

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    In the play Antigone by Sophocles‚ Antigone chooses to abide by the laws of the Gods rather than the precepts of the mortals. Although Antigone’s actions were rash and often disputable‚ she does the right thing by deciding to follow her individual conscience rather than obeying the laws of the state. Her decision to go against Creon’s decree in order to bury Polyneices leads to many unfortunate consequences. Although she is faced with death‚ imprisonment‚ and suicide‚ Antigone is not regretful. Her

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    Antigone Compare and Contrast Essay Sophocles’ and Jean Anouilh’s versions of the famous Greek tragedy; “Antigone” raise some interesting themes‚ motifs‚ and topics. The most prevalent theme throughout both versions was Human law Vs. Divine law. This helped me conclude that; in both versions of Antigone‚ characters that only adhere or favour man-made law or divine law‚ lead unstable lives and themselves suffer through isolation‚ loss‚ and deterioration. Both versions have a tragic hero that only

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    Everyone knows someone who is completely self-centered and thinks the world revolves around them. In Oedipus the King‚ Jocasta is that person. The play‚ Oedipus the King by Sophocles‚ was believed to be written in 430 b.c.‚ and is set in the royal palace of Thebes. Jocasta is an important character in this play and is a mother and a wife to Oedipus. Jocasta constantly shows hypocritical‚ selfish and cowardly behaviors that inspire hatred from the audience. She is self-righteous and fearful in all

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    written by Sophocles presents the theme of fate throughout the play. From the birth of Oedipus‚ the king of Thebes‚ to the end of the play‚ fate takes control of his life. Fate is shown in the play when Oedipus is saved from Lauis’ wrath as a baby‚ when Oedipus goes to the fork in the road where he kills his father‚ and when marries Jocasta‚ his mother. In the beginning of Oedipus’ life‚ Laius the king planned to kill his him by leaving him on a "trackless mountain" to die (Sophocles 722). A caring

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    be unstoppable in his quest for control. He still held the throne after the deaths of his loved ones‚ but Creon had no desire for dominance anymore and completely lost his willingness to live. Most tragedies in Sophocles’ day embedded a certain emotion in the heart of the beholder. Sophocles achieved that as well‚ but the universal theme of Antigone‚ (One is without ceaseless power unless supported by the views of God)‚ also gave purpose and meaning to Creon’s endeavor. But this theme also structures

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    It seems as if only the gods could be blamed for the tragic ending of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. How could one not blame them‚ for they placed a prophecy on the king‚ his wife and their son‚ sending them to their dreadful doom. Perhaps there is more to be seen in this famous Greek tragedy. Perhaps the blame does not belong completely to the gods‚ but to the victims of the prophecy. Sophocles exemplifies this throughout the play using methods of symbolism‚ actions and words. From the get go of

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    the possible heirs to the throne their uncle Creon is king of Thebes. Creon passed a law stating that giving Polynices a proper burial was illegal. Creon stated that “proclamation has forbidden to dignify him with the burial‚ morning him at all” (Sophocles‚ 1109‚ 228). The reason for this law is that Polynices shared the throne with his brother for years but since he wanted the kingdom for himself he fought his brother. This lead to both of them killing each other so‚ Creon labeled Poylnices a trader

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    Oedipus: His Tragic Flaw

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    Analytical Analysis on “Oedipus” And his Tragic Flaw It has been said that all tragic heroes possess tragic flaws. Whether this statement applies to Oedipus of “Oedipus” the King‚ written by Sophocles‚ is still a matter of much debate even centuries after its debut. If Oedipus bares a “tragic flaw‚” then he is a man‚ and therefore is able to exercise his free will in determining his fate. If‚ however‚ Oedipus is a tragic hero without a flaw‚ then he is said to be a mere “puppet” in his story;

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