Essays on Oedipus The King

While i enjoyed all the poems and stories we have read in class. The one that really stood out to me is Oedipus the King. The poem is very enjoyable to read and have many lessons of life. Unlike to many readers, I think Oedipus…

In class, we have discussed different tragedies, spanning from Aeschylus’ Agamemnon to Seneca’s Thyestes. These tales incorporate classic tropes and themes that we see all across Greek mythology, such as oracles, family rivalries, and the gods themselves. To me, one tragedy in particular stands out…

In ancient literature, prophecy, destiny, and fate play major roles in progressing story lines and developing characters. Many stories also possess these qualities today. Oedipus and Laius, characters from the story Oedipus the King, play straight into fate’s hands while trying to avoid their destiny….

I believe that Oedipus the king was initially in denial regarding the heinous crimes he was accused of committing. He was too vain, as he had vanquished the sphinx monster by solving the riddle and he was appointed as the new king of Thebes. He…

Fate vs. Free Will Puzzle in Oedipus the King In the play, Oedipus the King, by Sophocles, the titular protagonist, Oedipus, finds himself caught up in the midst of a self-fulfilling prophecy, which he unknowingly carries out despite his best efforts to avert his preordained…

Damning and Redemptive Aristotle famously said that “A man doesn’t become a hero until he sees the route of his own downfall.” The tragic hero archetype is a fundamental concept in many of the most important literary works throughout history. This brand of hero possesses…

The question of free will and the role of fate in humanity’s collective existence has long been a topic explored by authors and thinkers throughout history. Over many centuries, humans have questioned their own existence and what this means, as well as what has the…