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- The Irony of Oedipus the KingIn this essay, I look at the irony that occurs in Oedipus the King by Sophocles: the roots of his name and his pronouncement in the beginning of the play, "I am Oedipus."
- The Tale of OedipusBefore Oedipus was ever conceived he was prophesized to kill his Father King Laius and to marry his Mother Iocaste, one of many famous and legendary Greek tragedies.
- Plot Structure in Sophocles' Oedipus the KingThis essay is a "one-pager" that discusses reasons and meanings behind Sophocles' way of investigating the past rather than a normal straight-forward plot
- Studies in Censorship -Oedipus RexThe unacceptable subject
- Oedipus the King: Literary Review and SummaryAn in-depth literary review of the classic play Oedipus the King by Sophocles. Plot Summary, Setting, Atmosphere, Quotes, Character analysis, Themes, Tone, Symbols, POV, etc.
- Summary of Sophocles' "Oedipus the King"Oedipus asks the priest why the people seem so worried. The priest tells Oedipus that Thebans are becoming poverty-stricken due to bad crops, sick animals, babies dying in the womb,
- The Motif of Hubris in Oedipus RexHere is an analysis of the motif of hubris in the play Oedipus Rex.
- Comparative Analysis of Oedipus Rex and Death of a SalesmanA college essay delving into the theme similarities and differences of two prolific stage plays.
- The Six Classical Principles of Aristotelian TragedyIn the classical Aristotelian Tragedy, there are six principles that must be followed.
- Oedipus: King or Idiot? Analysis of an Ancient CharacterOedipus often gets sympathy from the masses of people who enjoy the Greek drama Oedipus the King by Sophocles, but here is another view that shows the control he has over his own decisions and how his fate is his own fault.
Mouse in a Maze: Oedipus RexSophocles does far more than illustrate the fate-centered worldview embraced by the Greeks at that time: He questions the validity of the worldview itself.- How Fate is Utilized in Oedipus the King and Chronicles of a Death ForetoldThis essay details both the definitions of fate, and how fate has been used in works throughout history, namely in Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Chronicles of a Death Foretold.
- From FDR to Spiderman - with Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityFrom political leaders to superheroes, sacrificing one's own interests to meet the responsibilities of the position of high authority or power is a matter-of-fact occurrence.
The Entertainment Value of a TragedyThere is nothing perverse about enjoying someone else's pain and suffering in a tragic performance - it is simply part of what makes us human.
Ancient Dysfunctional Families - Part IIIMurder plus incest plus suicide plus self-mutilation equals: The story of Oedipus.- Seeing Beyond BlindnessAn overview of the figurative and literal senses of vision in Sophocles' play, Oedipus Rex.
- OedipusOedipus and his role in displaying what a true tragic hero is in greek mythology.
- Oedipus Rex - Comprehensive PaperIf you have a passion for literature, ancient Greece, humans, or if you are studying Oedipus Rex in school, you have to read this. This is an informative point of reference, not to be reproduced by readers!
Sophocles and Self-Destruction in the Theban CycleFreud discovered the psychological concept known as Oedipus Complex after watching the Sophoclean play Oedipus the King aka Oedipus Rex. Find out why.
Fearing the Forms - Sophocles' Oedipus the KingA discussion of the theory of forms, as illustrated by Plato in his "Allegory of the Cave," and its presence in Sophocles' Oedipus the King.- Oedipus Vs Hamlet: A Comparison and ContrastOedipus and Hamlet are two timeless classics very similar in style and content. Here is all the information needed to compare the two side by side.
Mouse in a Maze: Oedipus RexWas Sophocles questioning the validity of fate--or at least how the Greeks defined it?
The Tragic Hero in "Oedipus Rex"The tragic hero is a term created by Aristotle. Sophocles puts it to good use in his book Oedipus Rex.- Metaphor and Dramatic Irony in "Oedipus Rex"This college essay explores three powerful metaphors used by Sophocles to generate the exquisite dramatic irony of the play.
Fate Vs. Free Will in Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex"Sophocles presents an opposing doctrine of fate and free will within his play "Oedipus Rex". This paper is an exploration of this presentation, and an opinion on Sophocles' true point regarding these subjects.- Oedipus's Problem WasWhat in the world is Oedipus Rex's problem? Who kills his father only to marry his mother? Click and read to find out!
- Power of the Gods: A Literary Analysis of OedipusA look at a classic work of literature that opens our minds to the possibility of preordained destiny.
- Oedipus Rex and a Life of Meaning and PurposeWithout meaning and purpose to life, what could it possibly be like? The question of why we are here and what our purposes are will cross the minds of human beings forever.
- Antigone: Fate or Human WillOedipus is said to have brought a curse onto his house, and I think that he did. "I stand reveled at last- cursed in by birth, cursed in marriage..."
- Freud in Martin Winkler's Essay "Oedipus in the Cinema"An essay-extraction of Freud's theory out of Martin Winkler's essay "Oedipus in the Cinema."
- Oedipus the King: Tiresias By SophoclesThe role of Tiresias the blind prophet in the play Oedipus the King by Sophocles.
- OedipusEssay on Shakespeare's Oedipus.
- Explaining to Teens the Freudian Psychology in Oedipus Rex and HamletLike, dude, it's all about wanting to sleep with mom and whack your dad.
- Sigmund Freud and the Oedipus Complex: Interpreting Sophocles' Oedipus the KingAlthough tragedy is inherent in the play, the real tragedy lies in the fact that this cautionary tale has been reduced to a pop culture keyword for abhorrent acts.
- Comparison of Oedipus Rex and Willie LomanWhen comparing the characters of Willie Loman of the play "Death of a Salesman," by Arthur Miller and Oedipus Rex, of the play "Oedipus Rex," by Sophocles, it is prevalent that both characters strive to control their lives, t
- Aristotelian Tragedy in Classic and Contemporary DramaAn analysis of whether modern tragedy and classic tragedy are the same animal.
- Reexamining the Movies Titanic and CastawayWhile procrastinating, I came upon some dusty old flicks, and while watching those old flicks, I came upon some flaws.
- Willy Loman & Oedipus - Tragic Heroes?Before a true comparison of the two characters Oedipus and Willy Loman can be made as to their labeling as tragic hero, we must first determine what, in fact, a tragic hero is.
- Universal Values in "Oedipus"Although Oedipus is definitely a powerful example of Classic Greek Drama, it is sometimes forgotten how its messages and themes have the power to transcend generations, it is definitely worth looking at the universal values which flow through Oedipus.
- The Calamities Surrounding Oedipus' Life Right from BirthOedipus, a descendant of Venus from his father's side, was born to Laius, the king of Thebes and his queen Jocasta, to be exposed to all the calamities which Juno could inflict upon the posterity of the goddess of beauty