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What type of protagonist is Oedipus?
Oedipus is a tragic hero.
What are Oedipus' tragic flaw?
It is his pride.
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.
In tragic theater anagnorisis is the tragic hero's change from ignorance to knowledge What worldview does Oedipus's anagnorisis in Oedipus Rex present?
Oedipus's recognition of the role he played in his own downfall reflects the worldview that our actions play a role in controlling our destinies.
Who was the protagonist of 'Oedipus Rex'?
The answer is debatable. But it is widely said that Oedipus was the protagonist and antagonist. Otherwise known as a 'tragic hero'.
What type of protagonist is Oedipus?
Oedipus is a tragic hero.
What are Oedipus' tragic flaw?
It is his pride.
What are examples of tragic hero?
Antigone, Kreon, and Oedipus from the Oedipus trilogy. Shakespeare's Macbeth.
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.
In tragic theater anagnorisis is the tragic hero's change from ignorance to knowledge What worldview does Oedipus's anagnorisis in Oedipus Rex present?
Oedipus's recognition of the role he played in his own downfall reflects the worldview that our actions play a role in controlling our destinies.
Who was the protagonist of 'Oedipus Rex'?
The answer is debatable. But it is widely said that Oedipus was the protagonist and antagonist. Otherwise known as a 'tragic hero'.
What would Aristotle say caused the fall of Oedipus from a position of power in 'Oedipus Rex'?
of his hamartia, or tragic flaw.
What kind of role does Hamartia play in 'Oedipus'?
Hamartia is Oedipus' tragic flaw. His tragic flaw is his hubris, or his excessive pride. and in the end it leads to his downfall. He utters a curse condemning Laius's killer.
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".
Which characteristic of a tragic hero does this passage highlight in the character of Oedipus?
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What is Oedipus tragic flaw with evidence in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus basically had what in the greek language was called hubris...its the tragic flaw of arrogance...throughout the play, it is evident that Oedipus thinks highly of himself (and this is brought up many times in conversation with Tiresias.) Another flaw Oedipus had was being overly determined to find out this truth of his identity, this inevitably causes his downfall
How are Oedipus in the play 'Oedipus Rex' and Roland in the epic poem 'The Song of Roland' tragic heroes?
That each does great deeds, has great power, and is the main character whose life takes an unfortunate turn is the way in which Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles and Roland in "The Song of Roland" are tragic heroes.Specifically, the hero does great deeds, holds great powers, and is the main character around whom all action centers. The hero is tragic when his life takes an unfortunate turn. Both descriptions fit Oedipus and Roland. Oedipus is the savior of Thebes whereas Roland is the savior of the Franks through his sacrifice at Roncevaux. But Oedipus turns into a blind exile whereas Roland dies during his great deed.
