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"Hamlet" and "Oedipus the King", 1994.
A comparison in the search for knowledge and truth in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Sophocles's "Oedipus the King".
1,792 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper deals with the protagonists' search for knowledge and truth in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Sophocles's "Oedipus" the King. Examples from each play are given to reveal how the protagonists' motivations and personal traits play a key factor in the outcomes of their journeys.
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"In Hamlet by William Shakespeare and Oedipus the King by Sophocles, the protagonists? tragic falls are caused by their unrelenting search for knowledge and truth. Regardless of the outcome, each protagonist is compelled to discover the meaningful aspects that make their lives important. The reader can only comprehend the necessity of the searches through an understanding of the protagonist?s motivation, personal traits, and the relevance of the outcomes to the overall quest."
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"Hamlet" and "Oedipus the King", 2005.
Character analysis of Prince Hamlet in "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare and Oedipus in ?Oedipus King? by Sophocles.
807 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 41.95
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In this paper, a character analysis of both Prince Hamlet and Oedipus is conducted, arguing that both characters have exhibited tragic flaws that ultimately determined their downfall in life.
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"In Aristotle?s literary discourse, ?Poetics,? he discusses his theory of tragedy, wherein he introduces the concepts of tragic flaw or ?hamartia,? which serves as the catalyst for the protagonist?s downfall or the tragedy of the story to happen. He determines a tragedy as a ?drama? that brings about a ?sorrowful conclusion, arousing fear and pity in the audience? (Roberts and Jacobs, 1998:1189). Tragic stories are identified through three (3) characteristics or elements: first, the protagonist, usually a male, must be of noble stature; second, the protagonist or tragic hero must possess a tragic flaw or ?hamartia? that shall become his downfall at the end of the story; and third, the hero?s downfall must come with a self-realization on his part, making him a ?reformed? individual even if a tragic outcome happens to him."
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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, AU$ 70.95
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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, AU$ 46.95
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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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Hamlet and Oedipus, 2002.
Comparison of two tragic heroes: Shakespeare?s Hamlet and Sophocles' Oedipus.
2,825 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper compares at length the tragic qualities of Shakespeare?s Hamlet and Sophocles' Oedipus. It defines the three characteristics of a tragic hero with their exceptional ethics and tragic flaw, and shows how Hamlet and Oedipus fit each definition. The paper analyzes the personalities of both characters and supports its analysis with quotes from the plays.
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"The first requirement of the tragic hero is that he is basically a good person. Hamlet meets this criteria by displaying many good traits including intelligence, sensitivity, and humility. However, the greatest evidence of Hamlet?s goodness is his unwillingness to commit murder, even when asked to take revenge for his father?s murder. This illustrates that Hamlet is not just a basically good man, but an exceptionally good man.
Aristotle describes the characteristics of the tragic hero in his classic work ?Poetics.? Aristotle?s model of a tragic hero involves an individual who is basically good, but has one tragic flaw in their nature that results in their undoing. The tragic hero?s journey from prosperity to misfortune is not caused either by circumstance or by them being evil, but rather by a mistake their one flaw causes them to make. In creating this definition of a tragic hero Aristotle was attempting to explain why audiences are so interested in watching the tragic hero. Aristotle attributed the interest in the tragic character to three things. Firstly, the audience likes the hero. Secondly, the audience fears what will happen to the hero. Finally, the audience pities the hero. Importantly, for this pity to occur the hero must still remain liked even when he is doing wrong. This is why it is important that the character is not evil. Rather than evil, he is fallible, though at the same time, his own nature causes his downfall in some way. Overall then, there are three characteristics of the tragic hero: the character must be basically good but have one tragic flaw; the character must bring about their own downfall; and the character must engage the audience, with the downfall causing the audience to pity the character and his demise. Two characters that fit this definition of the classic hero are Hamlet from Shakespeare?s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark and Oedipus from Sophocles? ?Oedipus the King.?
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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, AU$ 70.95
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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.
A literary review of the character of Oedipus in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 51.95
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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, AU$ 38.95
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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, 2008.
A discussion on "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, where the central character is high-born, a king, and a man of power, but by the end of the play he has been destroyed.
1,299 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper discusses Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" and looks at how the story is about the damage caused by pride, which was seen as a particularly egregious sin in the Greek view. The paper relates that Oedipus fails to take proper precautions even though he knows his fate from what the Oracle has foretold, but he does not exercise sufficient care to avoid that fate. The failure is because of his pride, because he sets himself above the gods and believes himself to be invulnerable.
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"He then rules for years unaware of his crime. He has not forgotten his crime, for he does not realize he has committed it. From the point of view of the gods, though, he should have known this would happen and should not have killed anyone or married at all. At the same time, it is always clear that he had no choice because the prophecy was a statement of fate and could not be avoided, which really suggests that human memory of the prophecy is in some ways irrelevant."
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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, AU$ 56.95
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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", 2002.
An analysis of "Oedipus the King" as interpreted by Sophocles, Aristotle, and Sigmund Freud.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 46.95
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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".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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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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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, AU$ 80.95
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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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Sophocles?s ?Oedipus, the King?, 2004.
This paper analyzes the structure of Sophocles?s, ?Oedipus, the King?.
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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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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Character In Oedipus The King, 2002.
Analyzes "Oedipus The King" focusing on a very important character, Jocasta.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This sophomore level paper analyzes a Character In Oedipus The King focusing on a very important character, Jocasta, who plays the role of Oedipus's mother and wife in the play. This paper thoroughly analyzes her personality and her motives. This paper also compares the character of Jocasta with Oedipus and how both end up in a miserable situation in the end, from where there is no turning back. The paper also highlights few quotes from the play, which contribute to the development of important theme. In the end an analysis of Jocasta's complicated character is made.
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"Oedipus the King", 2005.
An analysis of Sophocles' play "Oedipus the King."
1,581 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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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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