Me!!! Oedipus is a very complex character. He can be viewed as either caring and sympathetic to his subjects or he can be viewed as a self-centered ruler who only puts on an act in hopes of gaining the adoration of his subjects. Oedipus Rex in fact was a very prideful king. This was proven in many of his speeches. For instances in scene one‚ line 180‚ in scene two‚ line 280‚ and finally scene 3‚line 148 all prove that Oedipus is a self-centered king. In scene one‚ line 180 Oedipus says "the
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The tragic fall of Oedipus in Sophocles play "Oedipus Rex" is both self-inflicted and result of events drawn from his own destiny. First off early on in Oedipus ’ life his first deadly mistake towards succeeding his self-inflicted downfall was the murder of his father the former king. In a blind rage without any motive‚ he kills Liaus and his men at a rode crossing. Fate may have had led him to that point but it was his own rage that resulted in his biggest mistake. Further evidence of his self-inflicted
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The play MACBETH is filled with suffering. It begins with reports of a bloody battle‚ an execution of a traitor and Macbeth’s bloodthirsty heroism as he "unseamed" one of the invaders "from the nave of the chaps". In comparison MacBeth’s later actions are even worse as he commits violent crimes against his own people. Much of the suffering in the play is directly attributable to Macbeth. However‚ the central focus of the play is the suffering he himself undergoes‚ as he makes his way through his
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stone? Oedipus Rex was not supposed to be born. His parents made choices leading to his birth and it angered the gods. They then laid a prophecy out that the baby they bore would kill the father‚ marry the mother and have her children. Trying to outrun this‚ they chose to get rid of the baby. In Sophocles play‚ Oedipus Rex‚ Oedipus is told he is destined a terrible fate. He makes choices throughout the play that seems to lead him to his his downfall. His choices helped determine his fate rather than
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specific scene‚ Amir’s betrayal of Hassan‚ because it addresses a very overarching theme that is relevant in the everyday life. The theme‚ fate vs. free will‚ is prevalent throughout my poster and connects the cells together. The story shows from the day he was born to his betrayal of Hassan. It was very important to start from their birth because Amir and Hassan’s fate was decided at that age. Amir’s first word “Baba”‚ and Hassan’s first word “Amir‚” shows their priorities and what they value the most
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Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ fate vs. free will‚ among other themes‚ is expanded upon. This concept is often argued and discussed among English classes over what is fate and what is the choice of the titular main character‚ Macbeth. Since Macbeth deals with the supernatural‚ the concept of premonitions and‚ in turn‚ fate is revealed. This is where confusion comes in as some believe that because of the presence of premonitions in the story‚ many people automatically assume it’s all fate. However‚ other arguments
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flight to Varennes onwards‚ Louis was largely responsible for his own downfall and execution” King Louis XVI of France had a reign full of turmoil and discontent. His popularity steadily declined throughout his rule‚ finally culminating in his execution in January 1793. However‚ it is still up to debate as to what factor was most influential in kick-starting the path to his execution – whether he was wholly responsible through his own actions‚ or if his downfall was caused by the French people or the war
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Alexander III of Macedon was considered one of the greatest political and military minds the world has ever seen. Although‚ he died prematurely at the age of 33‚ he accomplished and conquered more than many could have in three lifetimes. Alexander was tutored by the Greek philosopher Aristotle for three years. Through the teachings of Aristotle‚ Alexander was taught to appreciate philosophy‚ geography‚ Greek poetry‚ and scientific investigation. “Alexander developed a profound admiration for Greek
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is responsible for Macbeth’s downfall. Do you agree? William Shakespeare’s tragic play ‘Macbeth’ depicts a tale of a honourable Thane and his unethical raise to sovereignty‚ to his untimely destruction and death. Lady Macbeth’s ambition and greed was instrumental in her husband‚ Macbeth’s moral downfall‚ however it was not the only factor that contributed to the outcome. Macbeth himself and the deception and manipulation presented to him by ‘wired sisters’ drove Macbeth to his own downfall. It
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among the citizens of Verona. Nonetheless‚ there are people whose actions help lead to the tragic fate of the star-cross lovers and other unnecessary people. People who don’t think twice of their actions until after the consequences. Maybe‚ just an inference‚ if they just thought about their actions‚ the play may have had a different ending. Friar Laurence can be considered partially responsible for the outcome of the play. Although his main intentions were to help‚ he only worsen the
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