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that should be born to him by me" (Sophocles). This tragic portent would surely have put most couples who believed in fate off of...

becomes the focus of attention in the family. Both Larry and his father are now ousted from being the center of attention. This, h...

biological mother and father. On leaving the Oracle at Delphi, having heard the dire prophecy that he would murder his father and ...

plague that threatens to annihilate most of its citizens. This plague is interpreted as an act of the gods, who are voicing their...

modern cultures to view the character of Antigone as a perfect example of heroic resistance to tyranny, the play is not a politica...

if he should have a son. Therefore, Laius took steps to prevent conceiving a son by Jocasta. However, Jocasta wanted a child and c...

seek guidance from an oracle. When he returns he tells the King that the murderer of Laius (the previous King) must be brought to ...

others, or more intelligent than others. In short, there must be some element which somehow sets him above the average man, but ye...

behold his greatness without envy? Now what a black sea of terror has overwhelmed him. Now as we keep our watch and wait the final...

calls on the various gods (including Triple Artemis, in her aspects as huntress, moon-goddess, and goddess of dark sorcery), to sa...

In six pages this paper presents a structural analysis of this ancient Greek tragedy and examines how the rising action and confli...

In six pages this report compares these two Freudian childhood complexes. Five sources are cited in the bibliography....

and in order to protect the city and its citizens, Oedipus was compelled to take drastic action. Also, he wished to cement his re...

In five pages essay examines how justice is conceptually portrayed in this tragic play by Sophocles. There are no other sources ...

In five pages this essay compares and contrasts these two literary works regarding the portrayal of morality in each. There are n...

In five pages this paper compares and contrasts how violence is featured in these two works of classical literature. Three source...

As Sheppard explores the ramifications of Oedipus innocence, his argument draws in aspects of how the Greeks regarded the nature o...

Deities and the concept of fate are examined in this comparative analysis of these classical literary works consisting of 6 pages....

he has heard the dreadful prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother, Oedipus meets Laius on the road, becomes enr...

position in the court was not higher than it was. He is the source of all conflict in the story for he presents Othello with subtl...

has heard rumors about the how his new wifes (his mothers) husband was killed and he is investigating it. He slowly finds hints th...

devastating plague that has been killing many of his subjects. He speaks as if he is an anguished father: "My children, I am fill...

where there were festivals and dancing choruses which appear to have competed for prizes (ClassicNote). At one point it appears as...

of tragic flow Aristotle also stipulates that the plot of a tragedy should follow a logical tragic flow. Aristotle writes that "a...

city is in turmoil. The next several lines have a messenger enter and inquire as to Oedipus home and whereabouts. The Chorus info...

more many people are punished for not heeding the word of God. There are numerous people and numerous situations presented in G...

the disease is the god Apollos punishment because the murder of the kings predecessor, Laius, has not been properly punished. He ...

of our concern. If this story simply told of Oedipus as a king who is found guilty of murdering his father and...

Oedipus. He learned that his predecessor and his wifes late husband, King Laius, had been murdered, Oedipus contends that it shou...

events that all resulted in tragedy was when Laius insisted that his healthy infant son should be left to die from exposure. While...