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'Tragic' refers to an unhappy turn of events. That's the perfect description of Theban King Oedipus' life. Specifically, he's a much respected and admired ruler who is happy in his personal life with his four attractive, intelligent children and his beautiful, kind wife.
But before play's end, Oedipus ends up blind, homeless, unemployed and widowed. He loses everything that gives him meaning and that ensures the admiration and respect of others. His albeit unknowing fall from grace is complete and tragic. He goes from being a personal and professional role model of happiness and success to becoming a despised and scorned murderer, sex offender and traitor.
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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.
Oedipus is pathetic or tragic?
it's a tagedy but the story is pathetic
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.
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.
Oedipus is pathetic or tragic?
it's a tagedy but the story is pathetic
What would Aristotle say caused the fall of Oedipus from a position of power in 'Oedipus Rex'?
of his hamartia, or tragic flaw.
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 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
