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In eight pages this paper argues that the King is victimized by his own arrogance in a consideration of how the theme of hubris or...

In a paper consisting of 3 pages the different tones but common storylines that exist in these tales are compared. There are no o...

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....

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...

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

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

all. However, Hamlet does not see it this way and becomes very angry with his mother for marrying Claudius. Because of this, Ham...

his mother, he fulfills the prophesy. As Oedipus tells the story, one gets the sense that he is more than just a character. He is ...

In five pages this report analyzes how power is featured in these respective works and how they influence the featured characters ...

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

been killed and because he is deemed a traitor the powers refuse him a burial. Antigone fights for this cause claiming that her br...

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

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

largely concerns issues of perception. When Oedipus at last learns the truth of his origin and situation, he takes broaches from t...

serve as a compass for the character when facing great and insurmountable odds. Oedipus held staunchly to his moral codes, and whe...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Jocastas acceptance of her role and of the death of her son is fundamental to the actions of the play. When Oedipus kills Laius a...

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

he was the victim of an unspeakable crime: it was prophesied that Laius would die by his sons hand, and so when Oedipus was born, ...

of in a negative light. On the other hand, Oedipus Rex is also someone who is seemingly trying to help to find the true murderer o...

Hamlet is fascinating because he is so psychologically rich and complex; hes a real person, and no one has quite managed to figure...