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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.
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What is the tragedy in Oedipus the King?
Oedipus is born a prince, but there is a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. So, his dad (the king) sends out a servant to kill him. Instead, of course, a shepherd finds, adopts, and raises him. Fast forward 20 something years. Oedipus is on his way somewhere, a noble is being very rude to him, so Oedipus kills the guy. Then he goes to a kingdom where the king has just been murdered. So, tadaa! He marries the queen and she bears him a few kids. Then he finds out about the prophecy, and that he has actually fulfilled it. Oedipus is so tormented that he gouges his eyes out. The end. The entire story is a tradgedy.
What was the setting of the tradgedy of Julius Caesar?
Rome
What is the Oedipus trilogy?
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
Who was laius in Oedipus Rex?
Laius was the father of Oedipus who Oedipus killed.
When the play Oedipus begins which of the following is true the sphinx is terrorizing Thebes Oedipus is not married to Jocasta Oedipus's father is alive Oedipus is king of Thebes?
Oedipus is king of Thebes
What is all about drama?
A Tradgedy Drama is a play that contains a tradgedy, aka no happy ending. A good example of this is Romeo and Juliet.
What is tragedy drama all about?
A Tradgedy Drama is a play that contains a tradgedy, aka no happy ending. A good example of this is Romeo and Juliet.
What is the tragedy in Oedipus the King?
Oedipus is born a prince, but there is a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. So, his dad (the king) sends out a servant to kill him. Instead, of course, a shepherd finds, adopts, and raises him. Fast forward 20 something years. Oedipus is on his way somewhere, a noble is being very rude to him, so Oedipus kills the guy. Then he goes to a kingdom where the king has just been murdered. So, tadaa! He marries the queen and she bears him a few kids. Then he finds out about the prophecy, and that he has actually fulfilled it. Oedipus is so tormented that he gouges his eyes out. The end. The entire story is a tradgedy.
What is the plural of tradgedy?
The plural of tragedy is tragedies.
What was the setting of the tradgedy of Julius Caesar?
Rome
What is the tragedy?
the oppiste of tradgedy is good times.
Is A Midsummer Night's Dream a tradgedy?
No it is a comedy
How do you spell tradgedy?
The correct spelling is tragedy.
What is the oppositeof tragedy?
the oppiste of tradgedy is good times.
What kind of genre is riders of the sea by Synge?
A tradgedy
What type of film is Moulin Rouge?
romance/musical/tradgedy
In which genre does the hero typically experience isolation from society at the end?
Tragedy
