about the death of Laius. Then‚ Oedipus sends for Tiresias‚ the blind prophet‚ to help with the investigation. When Tiresias refuses to tell Oedipus what he has seen in his prophetic visions Oedipus accuses Tiresias of playing a part in Laius’s death. Tiresias grows angry and says that Oedipus is the cause of the plague—he is the murderer of Laius. As the argument escalates‚ Oedipus accuses Tiresias of plotting with Creon to overthrow him‚ while Tiresias hints at other terrible things that Oedipus has
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are two completely opposite people. Oedipus is brash and thoughtless‚ whilst Creon is wise and prudent. In "Oedipus the King"‚ Oedipus effectively portrays the idea of the classic "flawed hero". He becomes arrogant and brash. He accuses Creon and Tiresias of treachery. Even worse however‚ Oedipus goes against the gods. This causes them to punish him severely. Creon is the exact antithesis of Oedipus. He thinks before he acts. Creon is wise and loyal. In Sophocles’ other play‚ "Antigone"‚ however‚
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during the process of seeking Laius’ murderer. In his questioning of Tiresias‚ Oedipus becomes enraged when the prophet refuses to speak and accuses him of being an accomplice in the murder. After Tiresias finally relents and asserts that Oedipus is the murderer‚ Oedipus becomes infuriated. Though Tiresias hints that “you [Oedipus] are your own worst enemy‚” (p. 22) Oedipus’ narrow-mindedness prevents him from seeing any truth in Tiresias’ statements‚ and he proceeds to question the prophet’s motive as
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Oedipus‚ at the beginning of the play speaks to the young people of Thebes and asks them why they are all there when the city is in need of help. Thebes has been cursed with a plague and the people need their god to tell them what they need to do to save their city. Oedipus sees an old priest bowing at his feet and he asks him to speak for everyone of the reason they are bowing down to him in such a manor. Oedipus says he is ready to help with whatever it takes to help his people. He said he
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Sophocles uses dramatic irony throughout the tragedy. Sophocles uses tragedy when Tiresias is the one who can see the truth‚ but he is blind. Oedipus can’t see the truth‚ but he can see. This is ironic. “So‚ you mock my blindness? Let me tell you this. You with your precious eyes‚ you’re blind to the corruption of your life‚ to the house you live in.” (Page 923 Lines 467-471) Tiresias tells Oedipus that he cannot see the truth with his own eyes. Another way Sophocles uses irony is
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the problem. His arrogance shows again when Tiresias tells him that he was the murderer. Instead of asking why Tiresias thought this‚ he immediately began to criticize and insult him. He also began to accuse Tiresias of conspiring with Creon to overthrow him. Although we know the truth now‚ at that time Tiresias could very well have just been telling him that something he did indirectly caused the death of Laius. Instead of trying to find out why Tiresias thinks he is the murderer‚ Oedipus immediately
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As time passes‚ works and writing will eventually be forgotten‚ the only ones that remain in the light of the public are those which reflect universal‚ unchanging themes. Fate plays a vital role in Oedipus Rex ranging for the pinnacle of Oedipus’ success to his distressed downfall. Centuries ago during Sophocles existence the ancient Greeks believed that one’s fate was predetermined by the Gods and unable to change. In modern times the definition of fate has evolved; fate is merely a belief that
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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’
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Oedipus the King is a tragic play‚ written by Sophocles that develops the important theme of blindness‚ through King Oedipus’ personal story. It takes place in an ancient Greek city called Thebes‚ and begins with a king named Oedipus who has just taken over. The previous king‚ Laius‚ was murdered just prior to Oedipus’ arrival. He is married to the widowed queen of Thebes‚ Jocasta‚ and rules for some time before disaster hits the city. Oedipus soon learns he must find Laius’ murderer
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vows to find the murderer and curses him for the plague that he has caused. Oedipus summons the blind prophet Tiresias for help. When Tiresias arrives he claims to know the answers to Oedipus’s questions‚ but refuses to speak‚ instead telling Oedipus to abandon his search. Oedipus is enraged by Tiresias’s refusal‚ and says the prophet must be complicit in the murder. Outraged‚ Tiresias tells the king that Oedipus himself is the murderer. Oedipus cannot see how this could be‚ and concludes that the
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