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Is Oedipus the King an exemplification of the Aristotelian definition of tragedy?
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Aristotle used Oedipus as an example for many of the principles he articulates in The Poetics.
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Who wrote the tragedy of Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles
Why is Oedipus a tradgedy?
Oedipus Rex is a tragedy because The main character (Oedipus) suffers a major loss of some sort that tears his/her life apart. The play can be called a Greek tragedy because hubris (pride or arrogance) is a main theme. The fact that the belief in gods and fate are very prevalent also make Oedipus Rex a Greek tragedy.
How does the play Oedipus the King provide a tragedy?
By trying to evade the prophecy, Oedipus, unwittingly causes it to occur.
Does Oedipus Rex meet all the criteria of tragedy?
Yes.
In which way does Oedipus typify the protagonist of a tragedy?
He is the son of a king. C
Aristotle laid out his theories about dramatic tragedy in?
Aristotle laid out his theories about dramatic tragedy in Oedipus the King by Sophocles poetics.
Is Oedipus Rex an epic?
No, Oedipus is a tragedy. An epic is a long narrative poem with several characters and subplots. The Iliad and the Odyssey are epics.
The play Oedipus Rex was written by?
The classic tragedy Oedipus Rex was written by Sophocles and first performed in 429 BC. Aristotle proclaimed the play the best Greek tragedy ever written in his book Poetica.
What is an example of a Greek tragedy?
Their economy. (sad but true) Oedipus Rex Agamemnon
What ancient playwright wrote three plays concerning the tragedy of Oedipus?
Sophocles
What did Aristotle believe about tragedy?
It is impossible to answer you question in a line or two. Aristotle wrote a whole book (his Poetics) as he tried to define tragedy. See if you can find a condensed version - you could try looking on t he Internet for 'Aristotle's definition of tragedy' or 'Aristotle's Poetics'. Good luck!
Is Desdemona tragic using Aristotle's definition And why?
Oh, probably not. She isn't the main character. She has no flaws (unless you count unshakeable fidelity as a flaw), and does not have a moment where she realizes that she has done wrong. Basically, she is not like Oedipus. According to Aristotle, only Oedipus or someone exactly like him can be a tragic hero, and only Oedipus Rex or a play exactly like it can be a tragedy. What an idiot.
