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Lear and Oedipus, 2003.
A comparative analysis of "King Lear" by William Shakespeare and "Oedipus" by Sophocles.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This play examines how the plays "King Lear" by Shakespeare and "Oedipus" by Sophocles both present characters who bring great harm both to themselves and to their families because they are blind (either literally or metaphorically) to the true nature of their relationships with other people. It looks at how Lear cannot distinguish between fawning flattery and love while Oedipus cannot recognize his own mother.
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"In both the plays King Lear and Oedipus we are presented with characters who bring great harm both to themselves and to their families because they are blind (either literally or metaphorically) to the true nature of their relationships with other people."
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"Oedipus" and "King Lear", 2002.
A comparison of "Oedipus at Colonus" by Sophocles and "King Lear" by William Shakespeare, focusing on the themes of supernatural agents and blindness.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper provides a brief summary of "Oedipus at Colonus" and "King Lear", looking at the characters and their actions. It compares and contrasts these two works - looking at the role of the King in the plays and how the supernatural agents become involved in their life decisions. The writer shows how each central figure becomes capable of seeing the truth of his world only after he is blinded or driven mad.
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"Shakespeare s play is a much darker one, for while Lear may have been granted a sort of purity of inner sight through his madness, in the end this clarity of vision brings him no surcease from torment. This difference reflects not only the different requirements of these two specific plots and differences in the playwrights own temperaments but also differences that arise between the polytheistic and in at least some ways animistic world in which Sophocles lived and the monotheistic and Christian world of the English Renaissance."
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Oedipus, 2005.
An analysis of the character of Oedipus in Sophocles "Oedipus the King".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines how in Sophocles "Oedipus the King", Oedipus endures a dramatic transformation in character. It details the fall of Oedipus's character from a confident king to an ashamed person of exile. It also follows Oedipus's change in his self-perception and his change in identity.
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"When Oedipus first addresses the city of Thebes, he confidently states, ?Here I am myself-- you all know me, the world knows my fame: I am Oedipus? (ll. 7-9.) This statement affirms his self-assured nature. At this point in the play, by claiming ?I am Oedipus,? he is emphasizing his self-knowledge, or at least what he believes to be this. He feels proud of his past accomplishments and believes that he has nothing to hide. He appears confident, open, and trustworthy; these characteristics have brought Oedipus respect and admiration within the community, and they have helped him to achieve such a prestige position as king."
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Sophocles's "Oedipus the King", 2005.
Character analysis of Oedipus in Sophocles's "Oedipus the King".
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper describes the plot of "Oedipus the King" and analyzes the main character of the tragedy, Oedipus. The paper looks at the effect that Oedipus's pride had on his life and whether it was ultimately the cause of the tragedies in his life.
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"In Sophocles' tragedy Oedipus the King (Barnet et al. 986-1027), the title character Oedipus, cannot seem to catch a break in life. As the play opens, the kingdom he has married into and rules, Thebes, is ravaged by a terrible plague, and Oedipus despairs of being able to help his people. Later Oedipus receives the unwelcome knowledge from the blind prophet Tiresias that as a baby he was abandoned by his parents and left to die, since his father, Laius, had heard prophesy that his son would otherwise kill him (lines 508-26). When the baby Oedipus is handed over to a kindly shepherd, to do with him as he pleases, the infant's ankles have been bound so tightly that he develops swollen feet (the literal Greek meaning of the word "Oedipus"), and walks, forever after, with a limp."
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"Oedipus the King", 2002.
A literary review of the character of Oedipus in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 24.95
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A paper on the character of Oedipus in Sophocles "Oedipus the King".
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Oedipus Rex, 2007.
An analysis of the flaws of the character Oedipus Rex, in "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles.
1,116 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 26.95
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The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. Specifically, it interprets the play and the main character, Oedipus Rex, and his inability to listen to those around him. The paper examines how Oedipus is a tragic hero with a fatal flaw. He does not listen to the advice of those around him, and this is his downfall by the end of the play. The paper concludes that he is a brave and good leader and ruler, but his flaw keeps him from being truly great, and causes the city of Thebes hardship and great misfortune.
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"The lesson from Oedipus is that pride can get in the way of common sense and the good of the many. Oedipus is prideful, and will not listen to the voices of the people around him. Many different characters give him excellent advice, but he chooses to ignore it and follow his own path that eventually leads to doom. If Oedipus had just taken the time to listen to the words of older, wiser individuals, he might not have suffered the fate he did. He let his pride get in the way of common sense, and it led to tragedy for his family and his people. He lost his real mother and father, fathered two children in incest, and ended up blind and alone."
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Oedipus and Othello, 2006.
An analysis of the character flaws that lead to calamitous falls of Othello and Oedipus in Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" and William Shakespeare's"Othello".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses Oedipus's and Othello's character flaws or weakness in the two plays, Sophocles' "Oedipus the King" and William Shakespeare's"Othello". The paper describes the two plays as classic dramatic tragedies, in the sense that the audience experiences fear and pity as they witness the hero undergo a huge and disastrous change. It then suggests that in both plays one crucial reason for this calamitous fall is character flaws or weaknesses in the protagonists, Oedipus and Othello.
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"Discuss Oedipus's and Othello's character flaws or weaknesses Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Shakespeare's Othello are two plays with much in common. Both are classic dramatic tragedies, in the sense that the audience experiences fear and pity as they witness the hero undergo a huge and disastrous change. Moreover, in both plays one crucial reason for this calamitous fall is character flaws or weaknesses in the protagonists, Oedipus and Othello. This paper will examine and compare the character flaws and weaknesses of these two protagonists. Both plays begin with their protagonist in a very good position."
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"Oedipus Rex", 2003.
An analysis of the downfall of Oedipus in Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 16.95
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This paper outlines why the downfall of Oedipus in Sophocles' play "Oedipus Rex" is so tragic. It discusses whether or not he was accountable for his own downfall and what Sophocles was trying to say to the people of Athens.
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"There is an old saying that says pride goes before a fall which means that when someone thinks and behaves in an over confident manner sooner or later something will happen usually brought upon themselves insome way to humiliate them. The more grand the ..."
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"Oedipus Rex" and "Death of a Salesman", 2004.
An analysis of fate, insanity, and the tragic lives of Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles and Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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Considered as fine works of literature that demonstrate the tragic lives of humanity amidst its flaws and weaknesses, the plays "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles and "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller aptly reflect, through their protagonist characters, their belief in fate and resulting tragic lives that marked their downfall to insanity and, later, towards death. This paper discusses these three significant concepts: fate, insanity, and tragedy, which are relevant to the main point in both of these plays.
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"Similarly, Willy Loman in Miller's famous contemporary play illustrates the modern American who depended heavily on fate-in American culture, it is synonymous with the concept of "American dream." Willy's beliefs that he and his sons, Biff and Happy, are destined to have a life of economic success, just because they have the 'proper social connections' and personality that will endear them to many people, and in fact, towards having a lucky and prosperous life. Willy's obsession to achieve the American dream by relying on pure charisma alone resulted also to his downfall: not only did he fail in his career as a salesman, but his sons also failed to realize their dreams in life, in the belief that their father's promise of an economically successful life will come true (Ardolino, 1998:2). Like Oedipus, Willy's belief in his fate as a successful salesman led to his indolence, which led to his family's increased fall towards poverty, causing him to commit suicide."
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"Hamlet" and "Oedipus the King", 2005.
Character analysis of Prince Hamlet in "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare and Oedipus in ?Oedipus King? by Sophocles.
807 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 19.95
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In this paper, a character analysis of both Prince Hamlet and Oedipus is conducted, arguing that both characters have exhibited tragic flaws that ultimately determined their downfall in life.
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"In Aristotle?s literary discourse, ?Poetics,? he discusses his theory of tragedy, wherein he introduces the concepts of tragic flaw or ?hamartia,? which serves as the catalyst for the protagonist?s downfall or the tragedy of the story to happen. He determines a tragedy as a ?drama? that brings about a ?sorrowful conclusion, arousing fear and pity in the audience? (Roberts and Jacobs, 1998:1189). Tragic stories are identified through three (3) characteristics or elements: first, the protagonist, usually a male, must be of noble stature; second, the protagonist or tragic hero must possess a tragic flaw or ?hamartia? that shall become his downfall at the end of the story; and third, the hero?s downfall must come with a self-realization on his part, making him a ?reformed? individual even if a tragic outcome happens to him."
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Kent in Shakespeare?s ?King Lear?, 2002.
This paper explores the role of Kent in Shakespeare?s ?King Lear? as a foreshadow of Lear?s growth from an unfeeling man, to a man who places love above all else.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This author believes that Kent is perhaps one of the most loyal subjects ever written by Shakespeare. He states that Kent is a complex person, who is loyal to his king, even when he must disagree with him. By doing this, the paper says that Kent causes the reader to look for signs of redemption in King Lear.
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"Kent is blunt and does not know how to soften his words. This gets him into trouble, but Kent?s way of communicating also stands in contrast to those around the King who merely say what he wants to hear. Kent?s outspoken nature serves to emphasize the cause of King Lear?s difficulties: he has lost track of who to believe."
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Shakespeare's "King Lear", 1978.
This paper examines the interpersonal relations in William Shakespeare's "King Lear" between Lear and his three daughters.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, £ 38.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the interpersonal relations in William Shakespeare's "King Lear" between Lear and his three daughters. Since the character of Lear himself is the catalyst for the relations not only between him and his daughters but also those relations between sister and sister. This research will first discuss the title character. This discussion will be followed by an examination of the various scenes of the play that best illuminate all of these relationships, how they are presented, how they change and how they reflect on the nature of familial, parental relationships in general. The research will conclude with some overall observations on the play itself, other relationships that enrich and reflect on those main ones among Lear and his daughters.
Lear is at his worst in the very first scene in which we see... "
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"Oedipus the King", 2006.
An analysis of the Oedipus character in the Sophocles play "Oedipus the King".
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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The paper assesses the character of Oedipus in the play "Oedipus the King". The paper examines Oedipus' motivations and actions, concluding that while he is a victim of fate, he is not faultless. The author brings evidence that Oedipus is a corrupt tyrant, whose absolute power makes him believe that he is equal to the gods.
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"However, as Oedipus reaches adulthood he is warned by a prophet that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Oedipus leaves Corinth believing that he will avoid this terrible fate by never returning to his home. On the way to Thebes he meets an old man on the road and they get into a fight. Oedipus kills the man unaware that this man is his biological father. When Oedipus arrives at Thebes he finds the city in chaos because the Sphinx is murdering citizens. The Sphinx demands that the citizens of Thebes solve a riddle. When the citizens fail to solve the riddle, she strangles them. Oedipus comes to their rescue by solving the riddle and freeing them from the Sphinx. In return, Oedipus is awarded the throne and unknowingly weds his biological mother. In the end, Oedipus discovers what he has done and in retribution he blinds himself. He lives in exile as a blind beggar for the rest of his life. It is true that Oedipus had no idea he had murdered his father and married his mother, so he cannot be blamed for it but, blame is not the question; the question is pollution. Knowingly or unknowingly he did the deed and finds himself standing before humanity as a victim of fate and a polluted monster. It seems that although Oedipus attempted to avoid his fate, he was doomed to it. The gods control his life and there is nothing he can do to change his future."
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"Oedipus Rex", 2008.
An analysis of the character of Oedipus in Sophocles Greek tragedy, "Oedipus Rex."
1,008 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper discusses the Greek tragedy, written by Sophocles, "Oedipus Rex." The paper questions whether Oedipus is the puppet of fate or the creator of his own fate or if he can be a combination of the two. The paper then contrasts the characters, Oedipus with Teiresias. It discusses how Oedipus at the beginning of the play contrasts with the Oedipus at the end. It also looks at the theme of seeing and blindness.
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The Puppet of Fate or the Creator of His Own Fate
Oedipus Contrasted with Teiresias. Seeing and Blindness in the Play.
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"Oedipus chooses to flee his fate by leaving his parental home. This is an act of free will. However, it is dramatically ironic that by this very attempt to flee, he fulfills the prophesy. Therefore, while he chooses freely to leave his home, he does so without knowing that the people who raised him are not in fact his parents. They however have chosen not to tell him the story of his abandonment and survival as an infant. If they had, they might have averted the disaster. What his adoptive parents choose to do is beyond Oedipus' control, and can therefore be viewed as fate from his point of view - there was nothing that he could do that would change this. Furthermore, it appears that Oedipus' very free will moves him closer to the fate dictated by the prophesy."
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