Oedipus The King Essay -- Oedipus Rex, Sophocles

Oedipus the King by Sophocles is more than just a plain tragedy. This play is a indecision thriller, where every character involved with Oedipus learned that fate is determined only by the gods. In this specific play, Apollo was deciding god that predicted the fate of every mortal in the city of Thebes. This book represents a symbol of the lives of many, showing that you can not run away from fate because it decision that will forever remain. It was compose in the honor of, the god of theater, Dionysos. Also, for the annual festival where playwrights competed for prizes. It was a major public occasion, with immense attendance expected. This theatric happening was written in the turning charge up of the war that saved Greece from a huge Persian invasion. The actual time period when this play was performed was not recorded. But, it was when mythology and tragedy in theatre became very enkindle and popular to watch. There were two main settings. A town in main Greece called Thebes and another place called Corinth. At Thebes the play is mainly located in the exterior of Oedipus palace at Thebes. The main characters in this book are Oedipus, Tiresias, As the story progresses, however, Oedipus power and pride are broken down. Some readers depend a broken, pitiful old man whos been crushed by the avenging gods. From the script, it is clear that Oedipus is apparently handsome and well built. He is described as a " bulk large of strength," and has a sharp way of looking at people. He is quick-tempered, and often acts recklessly and violently. His followers love him, and consider him a brilliant ruler because he solved the riddle of the Sphinx and brought ease to the city of Thebes as Oedipus became their savior. Oedipus too shows wisdom, love for his children and a reputation for high moral standards. Weve come to this conclusion because unconstipated when the threat, of whoever killed Lauis would suffer, use to him he still followed through with the pu nishments. He has a passion for truth, and shows courage in the face of disaster or conflict. These same noble qualities, however, lead to his sad flaw and brought upon his downfall. His wisdom became hypocritical, and he refused to believe anyone who didnt agree with him. His love for his children becomes obsessive, and he refuses to see that hes married his own mother. His passion for the truth and high m... ...e.                                         Oedipus see for the truth lead him to the discovery that he was not a "child of luck," but a "man of misfortune." His fate was determined years before his birth, as proven by the prophecy of the oracles. All he could do was live out his destiny, but he did this with such dignity and heroism. Oedipus showed great nobility even in suffering and despair. At t he end of Oedipus at Colonus Oedipus pursued the truth to its horrible conclusion. Having blinded himself, Oedipus was a broken and shaken man. But he also became a model for people to imitate. He has shown what it means to endure in the face of defeat. He has shown what it takes to survive in a world that is ruled by unpredictable fate. He has shown the true meaning of suffering and despair. When you think of Oedipus, remember that he suffered for all of us, so that everyone can know the truth about ourselves in a world that will always be hostile and cruel.