Category: Oedipus the King

The embodiment of the rival for Oedipus is Creon who does not represent the same interpretation that takes place in Sophocles Antigone. In Oedipus the King, this character does not want to obtain power and aspires rather a share of it. The chorus reaffirms the reliability of Creons words, as well as provides the reader…

The work of Sophocles Oedipus the King belongs to the genre of ancient tragedy. The tragedy is characterized by a personal conflict, as a result of which the protagonist comes to the loss of personal values necessary for life, such as family. Oedipus does not leave his native home, but from the home of his…

One of the main plays written by the Athenian playwright and poet Sophocles is the tragedy Oedipus the King. Oedipus is one of the main characters of the Theban mythological cycle, the action of which is connected with the city of Thebes. The story of Oedipus is complex, even confusing, as he eventually realizes his…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The tale of King Oedipus has become one of the best-known Greek tragedies, mostly due to the controversial nature of the fate that Oedipus meets. However, stepping away from the specified controversy and considering character development, one will have to point out that Oedipus is the…

In the play, Oedipus solves the Sphinxs riddle to save Thebes from destruction. The Sphinx asked him a compound question, and Oedipus was the first man to conquer the Sphinx by answering it and saving the city from the plague; therefore, he got the title of the king. However, this moment in the play can…

Oedipus the King is one of the most recognizable literary characters. His name is generally associated with fate, sin, and sorrow. The famous founder of psychoanalysis used the name of the character to depict one of the peculiarities of the human mind. Admittedly, Sophocles tragedy has become one of the famous literary works in the…

In the play Oedipus the King, Sophocles uses various images to develop the narrative or highlight the inner world of the characters. This paper is aimed at discussing such a symbol as the cross-roads which plays an important role in this tragedy. To a great extent, it denotes the moment when Oedipus began to fulfill…

Table of Contents Introduction Characteristics of the Main Character Physical Blinding as a Metaphor Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Sophocles work Oedipus the King belongs to the genre of ancient tragedy. This literary style is characterized by personal conflicts, as a result of which the main character comes to the loss of personal values that are…

Introduction The ancient Greeks were well-known for their tragedies. These tragedies played a big role in the process of carrying out investigations about the nature of man and the position man held in the world and also the powers that served to control mans life. Tragedy in most cases involves a change in the fortune…

The concept of sight is one of the most complex metaphors used in the Greek tragic play Oedipus the King by Sophocles. As a metaphor, sight refers both to the literal meaning of seeing, as well as to the figurative sense of knowing and understanding. The relevance of this concept is portrayed by the characters…