Essays Tagged: "Oedipus"

Sophocles portrayal of unversal justice through Oedipus the king

Through the character of Oedipus, Sophocles shows the futility and consequences of defying the divine order. Oedipus served T ... er attributes that make him such a beloved king.From the opening dialogue we sense the character of Oedipus. When confronted by his subjects praying for relief of the plague he reacts kingly and graci ... ly in his love and sympathy, but his arrogance as well. Perhaps this attitude is duly deserved, for Oedipus had solved the Sphinx's riddle, an apparently heroic feat, and was seen to be "greater than ...

(3 pages) 192 0 4.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Antigone

Antigone, in Greek legend, was the daughter of Oedipus. When her brothers Eteocles and Polynices killed one another, Creon, king of Thebes, forbade ...

(5 pages) 112 0 3.9 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Modern Vs. Ancient

on Man in The Moon Marigolds has taken several aspects from Greek drama, specifically from the play Oedipus.The play The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man in The Moon Marigolds and both Antigone and Oedipu ... o have morals in them, and many of those morals are similar. For example, the theme of Antigone and Oedipus was that we should listen to others, and we shouldn't think that we are always right, becaus ...

(3 pages) 98 0 3.3 Mar/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Macbeth's Tragic Flaw

ather through some flaw in him, he being one of those who are in highstation and good fortune, like Oedipus and Thyestes and the famous men ofsuch families as those.' (Poetics, Aristotle). Every great ...

(4 pages) 111 0 4.4 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

A TRAGIC HERO OR NOT - Oedipus

Sean Hovan 5Oedipus/Tragic Hero3/12/97A Tragic Hero or Not?Oedipus is definitely a tragic hero. In Aristotle's t ... istotle's theory he talks about the ways you become a tragic hero. The first thing that happened to Oedipus is the 'the reversal of fortune leading up to a final recognition'. In the story this happen ... be a misfortune. A shepherd comes up to the mountain and saves him by bringing him back to Corinth. Oedipus kills his biological father. Later in life Oedipus solves the riddle of the sphinx and becom ...

(2 pages) 132 0 3.1 Mar/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

The Personality Traits of Antigone

In the story of Antigone, Oedipus has already died, his two sons: Polyneices and Eteocles are left to contend the throne of th ...

(5 pages) 149 1 4.0 Mar/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Fate Versus Free Will

ves him to a messenger. The baby is then given to the king and queen of Corinth. They name the baby Oedipus, meaning ?swollen feet.?Many years later, Oedipus is told that he will kill his father and m ... a fight with a stranger and kills the man. Resuming his journey he arrives at a city called Thebes. Oedipus saves the city from a sphinx and marries the queen. The play starts here in Thebes with Oedi ...

(2 pages) 116 0 4.3 Mar/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Antigone or Creon the protagonist in "Antigone", written by Sophocles

is it a play about a king who holds himself more powerful than the gods?Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus. Oedipus, once the king of Thebes, unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Fou ... her. Four children, Polyneices, Etocles, Antigone, and Ismene were the products of that union. When Oedipus learns the true identy of Iocaste, his wife and mother, he blinds himself and leaves Thebes. ...

(4 pages) 260 0 3.7 Jun/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Comparing Oedipus and Othello

When comparing and contrasting the character's Oedipus and Othello by meansof the different theatrical practices, one must take in account that the ... play thananother would. In comparing and contrasting the dramatic representation of theprotagonists Oedipus and Othello, theatrical presentation, costume design, andcharacter will lead the reader, and ... he only similarity of the two types ofpresentation. Othello is a purely illusionistic play, whereas Oedipus Rex is one thatwhen watched, the viewer knows that they are watching a performance.Costumes ...

(4 pages) 188 1 4.1 Jan/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Is Oedipus a hero or a victim of circumstance? The essay is about Oedipus Rex which was written by Sophocles. This essay proves that Oedipus is definetly a hero. The essay gives why and how.

In Sophocles's play Oedipus, Oedipus is a hero who's life ended in tragedy. He continues to try and find the truth even ... he riddle of the sphinx, saves the city, and becomes king and marries the queen (who unknowingly to Oedipus is his mother). He upholds morals and accepts responsibility for his actions unlike the othe ... . He upholds morals and accepts responsibility for his actions unlike the other people in the play. Oedipus is a hero because he is a truth seeker, he cares about others, and he cares about responsibi ...

(2 pages) 356 0 3.1 Aug/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Kings of Heros, the Essay relates Gilgamesh and Oedipus as two Heroic kings.

for example, takes advantage of his people's brides on their wedding nights and is a foolish ruler. Oedipus, on the other hand, helps his people cope with their problems. Between the two, Oedipus is u ... ob as far as kings and leaders are categorized. Despite the two's opposites in ruling capabilities, Oedipus and Gilgamesh are very similar with their outstanding heroism.The character of Gilgamesh evo ...

(4 pages) 89 0 3.4 Oct/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

Oedipus - defying the divine order

Through the character of Oedipus, Sophocles shows the futility and consequences of defying the divine order. Oedipus served T ... er attributes that make him such a beloved king.From the opening dialogue we sense the character of Oedipus. When confronted by his subjects praying for relief of the plague he reacts kingly and graci ... sed not only in his love and sympathy, but also his arrogance. Maybe this attitude is deserved, for Oedipus had solved the Sphinx's riddle, an apparently heroic feat, and was seen to be "greater than ...

(3 pages) 54 0 3.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

This is about the greek tragidy Oedipus. Includes quotes. About one of the themes From ingorance to knowledge.

From Ignorance to KnowledgeIn the Greek Tragedy Oedipus, Oedipus moves closer to knowledge and truth as each scene progresses, but something distrac ... n the Greek Tragedy.In scene one the oracle Teiresias, who has just seen the god Apollo, meets with Oedipus. Oedipus requests the knowledge of the murder of king Laios, but Teiresias holds it back unt ... but Teiresias holds it back until Oedipus continually harasses him about it. Teiresias reveals that Oedipus is the murder of Laios, but Oedipus asks Teiresias "[w] ho taught you shamelessness"(P. 1.34 ...

(2 pages) 49 0 3.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Antigone, a play written by Sophocles in the 5th century B.C. Antigone somehow shows how good people can do evil things based on Creon

ay has even begun, these problems are already evident in the history of the characters in the play. Oedipus for instance had killed his own father and married his mother. Although he was not aware of ... ed his mother. Although he was not aware of that fact, this results in Jacasta hanging herself, and Oedipus blinding himself. Their two twin sons, Eteocles and Polynices agree to rule in alternate yea ...

(5 pages) 81 0 3.3 Dec/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

A response to a paragraph in Oedipus

Men of Thebes: look upon Oedipus.This is the king who solved the famous riddleAnd towered up, most powerful of men.No mortal ... f the tragedy. It implies the definition of tragedy: One of high station due to a flaw (Hamatia) in Oedipus' character meets his demise. When Thebes is terrorized by the monster - Sphinx (a hybrid cre ... ody, woman's head, eagle's wings and serpent's tail), who destroys all who cannot solve her riddle, Oedipus comes and rescues them from the miserable fate. Thebes welcomes her savior and offers him th ...

(2 pages) 42 0 3.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

This is an essay describing the themes of Freewill versus Fate within the play of Oedipus. The title is "Freewill versus Fate" and it delves into it effects of such themes upon the reader.

Freewill Verses FateOedipus is a play that delves into the themes of freewill and fate throughout its entirety. This is ... ry of a man and his struggles against his own destiny and his fight for the future that he desires. Oedipus wanted to deny his own predestination and make his own life.The story all began by a prophec ... ion in order to maintain some level of peace, a sense that whatever is meant to happen will happen, Oedipus wanted a different outcome, and through his choices, did what he could. At the beginning of ...

(3 pages) 142 2 3.6 Feb/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

How Oedious came to experience his final downfall.

Time Reveals All Things: Oedipus Confronts His PastI believe that all of Oedipus' actions from a young age lead to his fortun ... believe that all of Oedipus' actions from a young age lead to his fortune. When he was a young man, Oedipus said, "There was a dinner and at it a man, a drunken man, accused me of being bastard. I was ... or that day,"(pg. 45). However, the insult continued to distress him so he left Corinth for Delphi. Oedipus travels to Delphi to speak to the oracle of Apollo and have her confirm who his parents are. ...

(4 pages) 32 0 4.3 Apr/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

Aristotle says in his poetics that Sophocles drew men "as they ought to be".

Oedipus- His CharacterAristotle says in his poetics that Sophocles drew men "as they ought to be". B ... ay, and this will be discussed in the following paragraphs.In the opening scene, Sophocles presents Oedipus as a wise and benevolent ruler. The following lines by the priest: "It was you, we remember, ... ave us back our life." Lines 37-8 "Your diligence saved us once" Line 42 Phrases such as this prove Oedipus was a good king of Thebes.The priest even calls Oedipus "greatest of men" which is later rep ...

(3 pages) 40 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The three main theorie of Sigmund Freud and his contribution to society.

ed mental workings and the mind. Among Freud's most famous theories are the theory of the mind, the Oedipus and Elektra complexes and the theory on the stages of sexual development.Freud's theory of t ... deep hatred of their fathers and a desire to sleep with their mothers. Freud named this desire the Oedipus complex, after the play Oedipus Rex, in which the main character kills his father to be with ...

(4 pages) 379 1 4.3 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Psychological Theories & Authors

Oedipus - Fate vs. Free Will.

Plays are arranged in a manner that from the beginning, the audience is aware of the outcome and of Oedipus' fate. Oedipus learns that he is fated to kill his father and marry his mother. In trying to ... and marry his mother. In trying to avoid his fate, he flees his land to construct a different life. Oedipus believes that he has thwarted his fate but the audience knows otherwise. The audience unders ...

(2 pages) 80 0 4.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature