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Yes, Oedipus is a heroic character in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, the hero does great deeds, holds great powers and is the main character. Oedipus does the great deed of defeating the Sphinx. He is the main character around whom actions center.

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Q: Is Oedipus or any other character heroic in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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How is Oedipus heroic in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That he does great deeds and is the main character are reasons why Oedipus is heroic in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a hero does great deeds, holds great powers and is the main character. Oedipus does the great deed of defeating the Sphinx. He is the main character who affects the course of all events and around whom all action centers in the play.


Who is shephard in oedipus rex?

The shepherd in Oedipus Rex is the person who rescues Oedipus Rex as a child. The shepherd also confirms the main character's fate.


A play that portrays a heroic character whose very strength leads to his downfall?

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What character in Oedipus rex challenges the gods with attempted murder?

No character in Oedipus Rex challenges the gods with attempted murder. Oedipus unknowingly killed his father and married his mother as it had been predicted in a prophecy.


How would you describe antigone character in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Antigone is a young girl in Oedipus and she has no lines. It is not until Oedipus at Colonus that her character begins to develop.


What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?

"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".


Is Oedipus a tragic character and why in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Yes, Oedipus is a tragic character in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a tragic character experiences an unfortunate end, or meets with a misfortunate turn of events, in life. The description fits disgraced Theban King Oedipus. Oedipus moves from a position of great personal happiness and professional success to the depths of humiliation, loss and pain.


Did Oedipus Rex write sophocles?

LOL no the author of the play 'Oedipus Rex' is Sophocles. How could a fictional character write about an author? stop smoking weed bro


Why is Oedipus the only main character who was alone in 'Oedipus Rex'?

But Oedipus is not alone in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is married with children. His wife is Queen Jocasta. King Laius is Jocasta's first husband.


Thebes is the setting of oedipus rex Thebes is the theme of oedipus rex Thebes is the rival of oedipus rex Thebes is the downfall of oedipus rex?

Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.


What is English for 'Rex' in 'Oedipus Rex'?

'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.


Why is Antigone not the tragic hero in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?

That she is a child who suffers but who is not known to do great things is the reason why Antigone is not the tragic hero of the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, a person who is tragic meets with a bad end. A person who is heroic is capable of doing great deeds. The job description matches Antigone's father, Theban King Oedipus, in the play "Oedipus Rex" and herself in the play "Antigone".