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Othello, Oedipus, and Antigone are all tragic heroes. They do great deeds and have great power or strength. For example, Othello defeats Venice's enemies. Oedipus defeats the Sphinx and frees Thebes from heavy taxes. Antigone makes sure that a Theban right is a Theban due.
But fatal character flaws destroy the lives of all three heroes. All three suffer from pride and uncontrolled passion. Othello is so proud of his integrity and courage that he doesn't recognize his violent temper and his manipulability by Iago. Oedipus is so proud of his intelligence that he tries to escape a horrendous fate. He's so proud of his personal and professional accomplishments that he doesn't look the gift horses of throne and wife in the mouth. Antigone is so proud of her commitment to the true, the right, the proper, and the correct that she doesn't respect differing, less passionate opinions.
Additionally, all three of the heroes make duty their first priority. They do so to the exclusion of all else. Othello makes the sanctity of his marriage vows his quest. So he listens to the villainous Iago and ignores the oaths of Desdemona and the whisperings of his own conscience and his own heart. Oedipus makes the tracking down and punishing of his royal predecessor's murderer his quest. So he offends Creon, his brother-in-law and uncle; insults his friend, Teiresias the blind prophet; destroys Jocasta, his mother and his queen; and alienates not only his twin sons but also all of Thebes. And Antigone makes the proper burying of Polyneices, her traitorous brother, her quest. To that end, she sacrifices companionship, family ties, and romance.
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What is the Oedipus trilogy?
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
Who is Antigone's mother?
Antigone's mother was Jocasta, wife of Oedipus, who was Antigone's father. The play Oedipus Rex, in which Antigone is a non-speaking character, describes the relationship of Jocasta and Oedipus - unbeknownst to them, Jocasta was actually Oedipus' mother in addition to his wife. When they learn this, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus blinds himself.
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.
Who are Antigone's parents?
They are Oedipus and Iocasta.
Who were Oedipus' two daughters?
They were Antigone and Ismene.
Who is Antigone to Oedipus?
its Oedipus daughter
What is the Oedipus trilogy?
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
Who is Antigone the child of?
Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta.
What are the names of Oedipus's daughters in Antigone?
Antigone & Ismene
Who is Antigone's mother?
Antigone's mother was Jocasta, wife of Oedipus, who was Antigone's father. The play Oedipus Rex, in which Antigone is a non-speaking character, describes the relationship of Jocasta and Oedipus - unbeknownst to them, Jocasta was actually Oedipus' mother in addition to his wife. When they learn this, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus blinds himself.
Who is Antigone's mother?
Antigone's mother was Jocasta, wife of Oedipus, who was Antigone's father. The play Oedipus Rex, in which Antigone is a non-speaking character, describes the relationship of Jocasta and Oedipus - unbeknownst to them, Jocasta was actually Oedipus' mother in addition to his wife. When they learn this, Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus blinds himself.
What are the Oedipus plays of Sophocles?
Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus
Who is antigones farther?
Antigone's father/brother is Oedipus. (Oedipus marries his mother, Jocasta and Antigone is their child.)
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.
Who are Antigone's parents?
They are Oedipus and Iocasta.
Who were Oedipus daughters?
They were Antigone and Ismene.
Who is Antigone?
Oedipus, who is also her brother. Oedipus, the king of Thebes. His story is told in the play "Oedipus Rex".
