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Oedipus Rex
Nate Burdick
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In the play, “Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles, the main character, Oedipus, is the tragic hero. ... Oedipus is born in a high status family and he commits an error. The tragic flaw is Oedipus’ constant arrogance throughout the play. Oedipus’ moral purpose is the way he is depicted in the play. ... The Hamartia in the story is that Oedipus tries to change his fate by running away from his parents to Thebes because of the feature bestowed on him by an oracle. ... Oedipus tells Thebes that the death of their king Laios is the reason for the current plague killing many of its citizens. ... Oedipus’ steady conceit brings about the turning point when Iocasta tells him that her husband Laios died at a place where three roads met. This triggers a memory in Oedipus’ mind where, on his way to Thebes he encountered a band of men, which angered him so he killed all of them, not knowing his father, King Laios, was among them.
Approximate Word count = 681
Approximate Pages = 2.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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