Sophocles' "Oedipus the King"

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The author states Oedipus is one of the most famous names in Greek mythology. He believes that Oedipus was not an unwitting victim but rather had a clear hand in his own demise. Although the author thinks that one might curse the stars, he finds that the sense of doom ultimately has its origination in the nature of the human character. In this paper the author also explains why he feels that the term 'Oedipus complex' is an inappropriate reading of the play.

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"The "back story" the play provides to the opening image is also indicative of Oedipus' arrogance as well. Oedipus' first dialogue with his brother-in-law reveals that the plague has its roots in the murder of the original King of Thebes, Laius. Oedipus reacts with horror to this news. But as the prophet Tiresias later says, "So, / you mock my blindness" Let me tell you this. / You with your previous eyes, you're blind to the corruption of your life, / to the house you live in, those you live with who are your parents" (Lines 468-470)."

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