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Is Oedipus' cursing Laius' murderer an example of hamartia in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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Yes, Theban King Oedipus' cursing Theban King Laius' murderer is an example of hamartia in 'Oedipus Rex'. The word 'hamartia' comes to us from Aristotle [384 B.C.E. - 322 B.C.E.]. The ancient Greek philosopher uses the word to refer to a 'flaw' or 'error' in a character or personality.
The curse identifies Oedipus as an individual who's capable of rash actions and words. Specifically, Oedipus says that he will seek out and punish Laius' murderer even if the perpetrator is found within his own household. That may sound democratic and fair and impartial in the carrying out of justice. But it leaves no room for the role of good intentions, limits on human understanding, or mercy.
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What of these is an example of Oedipuss hamartia?
he utters a curse upon laius's murderer
Which of these is an example of Oedipus hamartia?
He accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder.
Example of hamartia as it appears in the character Oedipus?
Hamaratia as it appears in the character Oedipus utters a curse condemning Laius's killer.
Which of the following is an example of hamartia as it appears in the charaxter Oedipus?
utters a curse condemning lauis's killer
What is an example of hamartia as it appears in the character Oedipus?
He utters a curse condemning Laius's killer and he accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder.
What of these is an example of Oedipuss hamartia?
he utters a curse upon laius's murderer
Which of these is an example of Oedipus hamartia?
He accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder.
Example of hamartia as it appears in the character Oedipus?
Hamaratia as it appears in the character Oedipus utters a curse condemning Laius's killer.
Which of the following is an example of hamartia as it appears in the charaxter Oedipus?
utters a curse condemning lauis's killer
What is an example of hamartia as it appears in the character Oedipus?
He utters a curse condemning Laius's killer and he accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder.
What is an example of Oedipus is hamartia?
He utters a curse upon Laius's murderhe accuses teiresias of plotting laius's murderhis character in general was really horrible.....the hubris
What is an example of Oedipus's hamartia?
He utters a curse upon Laius's murderhe accuses teiresias of plotting laius's murderhis character in general was really horrible.....the hubris
Example of hamartia?
Hamartia is a fatal flaw in a character, usually a hero/heroine. An example of hamartia would be Othello's jealousy in the Shakespearean play Othello.
Which is an example of hamartia?
temptation
What knowledge on the part of the audience contributes to dramatic irony in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Dramatic irony occurs when a character describes a then existing situation as being greatly different from what it actually is. For example, the audience knows that Theban King Oedipus is the murderer of previous Theban King Laius. But neither Oedipus nor his own family and people knows that. So Oedipus issues a decree of banishment for the murderer when his identity is known. Oedipus' own decree ends up being used against himself, since he is the murderer who must be banished from his beloved Thebes.
What is hamarita?
Hamartia is the Aristotelian term for a literary character's "fatal flaw" which is really more of a mistake than a personal flaw. For example, in the play Oedipus the King, Oedipus' flaw is a lack of knowledge about his true identity, which in the end leads him to murder his father and marry his mother.
Which of these is an example of oedupus's hamartia?
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