Essays on Oedipus Rex

Oedipus Rex is first of the set of three about the life of Oedipus and his kids, composed by Sophocles. It recounts about the lamentable story of a child who was deserted in a field with the assent of his folks so as to get...

There have been debates about the role of gods in human societies ever since the establishment of the first religions. Ancient Greek playwrights often explored the ideas of divinity, predestination, and fate in their works, which were performed in theatres. Sophocles’ works, including Oedipus Rex,...

In literature, it is very common that the hero faces victory or defeat. In Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, Oedipus experiences defeat due to a tragic flaw and not his fate. The fate he was worried he would fulfill, being the murderer of his father and...

Oedipus Rex is a Greek tragedy that was written by Sophocles before the birth of Christ. The foundation of this play is based on a prophecy which said that; the son of the king will murder him and marry his mother. This son goes by...

The path of life is our own choice. People always feel inadequate and want to have all the good things, but they have never thought about how much they have paid for it sincerely. The path of life is chosen by ourselves. Even if fate...

The idea of what makes an acceptable hero in literature today is vastly different to what it was in ancient times. Analyzing Oedipus Rex and Station Eleven displays an excellent example of how the idea of a hero has changed in writings over time. Sophocles...

Fate is often a heavily debated topic as some believe that humans can deviate from one’s predetermined fate and make it their own. However, others, especially those who have strong religious beliefs, may argue that fate is set in stone by a higher power beginning...

Although it is widely alleged that destiny is by choice, there are a vast number of people who believed that it is by fate. Those who believed it is by choice follow the directions and guidance of their elders. For example, they will try to...

In Sophocles’ tragedy, ”Oedipus Rex,” Oedipus’ fated downfall ironically results from his impiety and hubris in foolishly pursuing an escape from such fate. Oedipus first demonstrates impiety when hearing Tiresias accuse him of killing Laius, calling Tiresias a “purblind man: in ears and mind and...

In Sophocles’ play Oedipus the King, the self-righteous and short-tempered Oedipus Rex and his unrelenting pursuit of the truth instigates the suffering of Joscasta and the people of Thebes. Oedipus’ tragic flaws demonstrate that the human desire for knowledge in the face of destruction may...