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Irony in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King", 2005.
This paper considers the way in which dramatic irony plays a role in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King".
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer examines the way in which dramatic irony plays a role in Sophocles' drama "Oedipus the King." The writer discusses how arrogance and denial can contribute to a man's downfall. Further, the writer demonstrates the author's use of dramatic irony to illustrate flaws in Oedipus' character.
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"In Sophocles' "Oedipus The King", the playwright examines the way in which arrogance and denial can contribute to a man's downfall, as well as the notion that men truly are subject to the whims of fate. Indeed as a result of his own conceit, the play's titular character Oedipus, despite the fact that he has attempted to fight the prophecy that tells of his fate and exercise free will, willingly chooses to ignore what is true and this ultimately leads to his destruction. In order ... "
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Irony in "Oedipus the King", 2002.
Examines how Sophocles wove irony into all elements of his tragic play "Oedipus the King".
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, $ 38.95
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This essay addresses the numerous instances of irony in Sophocles' renowned Greek tragedy "Oedipus the King"; in the plot, the themes, and the dialogues. The author discusses how the audience knows of Oedipus' situation, long before he figures things out for himself, and examines one of the most ironic scenes between the king and the blind soothsayer, Teiresias.
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"Oedipus the King is one of the best-known Greek tragedies in dramatic history. The central theme was instrumental to daily life of the early Greeks, because it demonstrates the powers of fate. The main plotline revolves around Oedipus and his quest to escape his own destiny, which turns his life to turmoil. The play is about murder, incest, and suicide. Knowing the play contains these exciting elements, one would think there would be no problem drawing an audience. When the play was produced, however, the Greek audience would have been familiar with the legend of Oedipus Rex. Sophocles faced a great challenge to develop a play that would generate interest in watching a play in which the patrons already knew the story. Sophocles captures and holds his audience?s attention by introducing profound irony in the dialogue, in the plot and in the setting of Oedipus the King. "
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?Oedipus the King? and ?Death and the King?s Horseman?, 2002.
An analysis of two literary works, comparing the nature of parenthood as portrayed through the characters of the plays.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines the relationship of parents and children in Sophocles "Oedipus the King" and Wole Soyinka?s "Death and the King?s Horseman". The writer describes how Sophocles allows Oedipus? theme of parentage full stage in the play, while in Soyinka?s work, Elesin?s son, Olunde, contributes to the plot throughout the play.
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"Although written some two thousand years apart, both ?Oedipus the King? and ?Death and the King?s Horseman? deal with a father?s shame and ultimate fate as a social outcast. One is a king, the other a king?s horseman, yet both are equally men of honor and social standing, bound by customs, cultures, and spiritual beliefs in the afterlife. There are no true villains in either play. The characters are simply human, with human frailties and vanities, but appear good at heart with good intentions. The nature of parenthood is important in each author?s theme. Sophocles?s Oedipus and Wole Soyinka?s Elesin are both fathers who inadvertently cast shame not only unto themselves, but to their children as well. Moreover, both fathers are concerned with the fates and their own personal role in fulfilling their place in this life and the life beyond death. Sophocles?s play centers on Oedipus? parentage, discovering in the end that he has unwittingly killed his own father and committed incest with his mother."
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"Oedipus the King", 2008.
A brief analysis of Sophocles' "Oedipus the King".
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines how "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles is about Oedipus, a man doomed by his fate. It looks at how, like most tragedies, "Oedipus the King" contains a tragic hero, a heroic figure unable to escape his own doom, and how the tragic flaw that Sophocles gives Oedipus is hubris (exaggerated pride or self-confidence), which causes Oedipus to walk right into the fate he sought to escape. The paper also discusses how Oedipus' pride pushes him toward his tragic end in the initial journey, when he kills his father, in the episode of the sphinx.
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"On his trip away from Corinth, he unknowingly met with his father, King Laius. When Oedipus tells Jocasta of his encounter he says that he met with a carriage at an intersection and they fought over the right of way. He also mentions one man (King Laius) struck him and said that: "He [King Laius] was paid in full and ... my stick had struck him backwards from the car and he rolled out of it. And then I killed them all" (45, 1.801-13). Oedipus' pride caused him to kill his own father (unknowingly). He kept seeking for ways to avoid his destiny. This shows that he was so zealous that he thought he could avoid destiny. Also, in trying to avoid his destiny, he got into an argument over a small right of way incident. Had he just swallowed his pride and let the carriage have the right of way, he could have avoided everything. "
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Oedipus the King and Antigone, 2008.
An analysis of the underlying themes and character development in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King," "Antigone" and "Oedipus Colonus."
1,464 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper analyzes the deeper inferences that Sophocles portrays through the vivid character history of the main characters in his "Three Theban Plays." It describes the characters and the development of the character Oedipus as the model for the tragic hero in "Oedipus the King," "Antigone" and "Oedipus Colonus." The paper concludes that the life of suffering is the underlying theme in the story of Oedipus and Antigone.
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"It is also important to note that 'innocence' is not rewarded with an escape from any type of suffering. As in the case with Jocasta and Ismene, who play passive roles, both experience an element of suffering. While many view Jocasta as more a tragic character than Ismene, it is important to note that Ismene is governed by fear of man, rather than will of the gods; serving as the perfect foil to her older sister Antigone.
"Ultimately, the life of suffering is the underlying theme in the story of Oedipus and Antigone. In both plays, the hero's suffer extreme consequences for the choices laid upon them, regardless of their favor to the gods. In this sense, suffering is not only a consequence of choice, but also an inherent part of life. Sophocles portrays this theme perfectly through his tragic hero's and characters, laying the groundwork for many tragedians in the future."
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Oedipus the King, 2002.
An examination of the feelings and emotions that run through the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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"Oedipus the King" (Greek: "Oidipous Tyrannos") is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles in the 5th Century BC. This paper examines the underlying theme of violence and inevitable tragedy brought about, in part, by the uncontrolled temper, arrogance and stubbornness of its central character, as well as the irony of fate. These aspects of the play are analyzed in this essay.
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"The start of the play depicts its main character, Oedipus as a wise, happy, and beloved ruler of Thebes, though hot-tempered, and somewhat impatient, and arrogant. Oedipus flees Corinth because of a prophecy by a Delphic oracle that he would murder his father and wed his mother. While journeying to Thebes from Corinth, the young Oedipus angrily attacks and kills a small band of travelers who refuse to make way for him at a crossroads, a ?place where three roads meet.? (Therese). The scene depicts the terrible and self-destructive temper of Oedipus as well as the irony of fate with the tragic hero taking the road leading to ultimate tragedy. His fiery temper is further exhibited in the argument between Teiresias and himself, where Teiresias states the truth and Oedipus replies, ?Do you think you can say such things with impunity?? and later calls Teiresias a ?Shameless and brainless, sightless, senseless sot!? (Tragedy in Oedipus the King)."
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Every Chorus Has a Song to Sing, "Oedipus the King", 2005.
An analysis of the importance of the Chorus in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King".
1,304 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" the Chorus is absolutely essential to the play since it is like a narrator to a third person limited omniscient novel. It looks at how the Chorus provides a background for the audience that cannot be derived from dialogue and how it allows time passage to occur. The paper also examines how it gives the play depth, presents irony, and more fully develops the plot and characters from a non-biased point of view typical of the audience the work was originally written for.
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"Just like the narrator in a good novel fills the reader in on what has happened, the chorus provides background for the audience in its odes. Without this background information the audience would be bewildered and could not follow the plot line. For example, the Theban plague is important because it is the driving force behind the pursuit of the murderer, "Wasted thus by death on death / All our city perisheth. / Corpses spread infection round; / None to tend or mourn is found. / Wailing on the altar stair / Wives and grandams rend the air-- / Long-drawn moans and piercing cries / Blent with prayers and litanies" (Oedipus the King ). The chorus clearly provides insight on how realistic and savage the Theban plague is, so there is no mistaking the city's predicament."
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"Oedipus the King", 2002.
A literary review of the character of Oedipus in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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A paper on the character of Oedipus in Sophocles "Oedipus the King".
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"Oedipus the King", 2002.
Analysis of the Greek Tragedy "Oedipus the King" with special focus on the meaning of the last line in the play.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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"Oedipus the King" is a tragedy that focuses on the life and downfall of the unfortunate King Oedipus, who was condemned by the oracle at an early age to murder his father and marry his mother. This paper, analyzes, and pays special attention to the last line in the play, "Crave not mastery in all." And what this means in the context of the play and the ending of it all.
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"Oedipus the King", 2006.
A review of the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles.
811 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The writer discusses the irony in Oedipus' life as seen in the play. The paper explains that when Oedipus was born, there was a prophecy that said he would kill his father and marry his mother, and while Oedipus goes to great lengths to avoid this fate, it is exactly what happens to him. The writer states that Oedipus is not an intentional villain and is, in fact, an honorable man. The paper explains that Oedipus wishes he was never born when he finds out that the plague brought down upon his people is caused by his unwitting incestuous relationship with his mother. The writer states that Freud coined the term, The Oedipus Complex - a fixation a son may suffer when he subconsciously wants to destroy his father so that he can have his own mother. In summation, the paper notes Freud's concept that there must be something which makes a voice within us ready to recognize the compelling force of destiny.
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"Upon reaching adulthood, Oedipus learns of the terrible prophecy. Assuming that this applies to Polybos and Merope, the only parents Oedipus had ever loved, he flees Corinth and wanders around Greece. During his journey he meets a group of travelers and kills an old man who, unknown to him, is King Laius. The death was truly ironic, as Oedipus could not expect this man to be his own father. He thought he had saved his father King Polybos by leaving Corinth.
"Later Oedipus arrives at Thebes and confronts the Sphinx, a monster who guarded the city gates. When Oedipus correctly solves the riddle asked by the Sphinx, he is crowned king of Thebes and marries the recently widowed queen, Jocasta. Needless to say, the romance is ironic. Oedipus and Jocasta did not expect to commit incest. In fact, they have four children.
"As the king of Thebes, Oedipus rules successfully. Soon, however, a mysterious plague sweeps the city. The sacred oracles warn that the gods will remove the blight only if Laius' murderer is revealed. Oedipus takes it upon himself to find the killer:"
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"Oedipus the King", 2002.
An analysis of "Oedipus the King" as interpreted by Sophocles, Aristotle, and Sigmund Freud.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses how "Oedipus the King" ("Oedipus Tyrannus"), by Sophocles, which is set in the remoteness of ancient Greece and has come down to us in the form of a tragic myth, was allegedly inspired by true events and actual characters. It examines how the Greek philosopher, Aristotle, referred to this play continually in his "Poetics", pointing out features of the ideal tragic poem, and in the later years of the 19th century, Sigmund Freud adapted this myth as the basis for one of his most controversial psychoanalytic interpretations, namely, the "Oedipal Complex."
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"In the case of Aristotle, Oedipus the King was interpreted not only as a powerful myth but also as a source of what defines true tragedy. For Aristotle, this connoted "an imitation of an action, not of narrative, that is serious and complete and through pity and fear, the proper purgation of these emotions is effected" (Martin 136). Thus, the central character of a tragedy like Oedipus the King must emote some sense of being virtuous despite having feelings of pity and fear for his eventual downfall which creates in the reader or the viewer a kind of outrage. Also, such a character cannot revel in evilness; he must be one "who is not outstanding in virtue nor full of righteousness but through a fatal flaw (hamartia) meets his end" (Woodard 178)."
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"Oedipus the King", 2002.
This paper discusses Sophocles's "Oedipus the King".
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This paper analyzes the character of Oedipus in Sophocles's "Oedipus the King" and an ineffective ruler.
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"Oedipus the King", 2005.
An analysis of Sophocles' play "Oedipus the King."
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This paper analyzes the relationship between gods and mortals in Sophocles' Greek tragedy "Oedipus the King". The paper first briefly describes the plot of the tragedy and then analyzes Sophocles' message that the gods merely use the power that they have, and have always had, over Oedipus and indeed over all mortals and that we are all always at the mercy of the gods, for better or for worse.
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"The Greek tragedy Oedipus the King by Sophocles has, as its main character, Oedipus, the King of Thebes, a man both blessed and cursed by the gods. As an infant Oedipus is cast out to die by Laius after hearing prophesy that his son will kill him. Here, Laius seeks to control his fate by killing Oedipus before Oedipus kills him. But baby Oedipus already has his own fate cut out for him - he is rescued by a shepherd, grows up, and still (accidentally) kills Laius. First Oedipus seems (since he is allowed to live) to have much favor from the gods in store. True, his ankles have been bound so tightly by his murderous and rejecting father that even after the shepherd unties them, Oedipus's feet, ankles, and legs (the literal meaning in Greek of "Oedipus" is "swollen foot") are damaged, and he grows up to walk with a limp. Still, early on Oedipus seems more blessed than cursed overall. But the gods are fickle in this play, and relationships between gods and mortals are extremely unpredictable. By the end of Oedipus the King, the gods have painfully reminded Oedipus of his mere mortality vis-a-vis them, and thus his basic subservience."
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"Oedipus the King", 2005.
An analysis of the setting and time frame of Sophocles' "Oedipus the King".
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This paper examines how the timing and place both play a part in the emotions and actions of the characters in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King". It discusses how the story takes place in the Palace of Oedipus and nowhere else and how the whole story also unfolds in just a
few short hours.
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"Oedipus spent his whole life believing that he was the son of Polybus and Merope. In only a couple of hours he feels ashamed and shocked when he found out that Polybus and Merope were not his real parents. He then found out that his real father was murdered by none other than Oedipus himself. He then probes more and realized that he was married and was having incestuous relations with his mother. His life story, unfolded, in a matter of hours."
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Sophocles?s ?Oedipus, the King?, 2004.
This paper analyzes the structure of Sophocles?s, ?Oedipus, the King?.
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This paper explains that the play, Sophocles?s ?Oedipus, the King?, has a more episodic structure than a climactic one because of flashbacks and prophecies introduced as episodes throughout. The author points out that the ?rising action? is when Oedipus threatens that he will have Creon killed or exiled for conspiring with Tiresias. The paper contends that tragedy is better as a work to be read than as a drama to be performed and watched on stage. The reason given by the writer is because there is much more to perceive and understand from the reading than in the watching and listening, although visuals and sounds enhance or intensify the underlying messages in the play.
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"The setting is Thebes around the fifth century. The "inciting incident" right away turns up with the plague that now afflicts the citizens, whom King Oedipus calls the ?new blood of ancient Cadmus.? Cadmus was the founder of the mythological Thebes. These citizens crowd at the king?s palace for his action on the feared plague, and as was the custom at the time, the king has already sent his brother-in-law, Creon, to consult with the Oracle (or diviner/fortune-teller) at Delphi (Sophocles c 430 BC) for advice and he tells this to the people. Creon returns to relay the Oracle?s message to Oedipus that the plague will end only if the murderer of the former king of Thebes, Lauis, is caught and driven out. The message also says that the murderer is still in Thebes. King Lauis was killed by thieves while on the way to consult an oracle.To pacify the people and bring peace to Thebes, Oedipus promises to find that murderer and drive him out. This part represents the "point of attack".
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