Comparison of oedipus

Sophocles and William Shakespeare in Oedipus the King and in Hamlet, illustrate the theme of the destructiveness of truth through their main characters, who both pursue the truth leading to their own demise. In Sophocles’s Oedipus the King, the protagonist, Oedipus displays characteristics of being ignorant and persistent, which results in his own self-destruction. While in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the protagonist, Hamlet, displays characteristics of being cunning and hesitant, which also lead

Tragedy and Comedy Rewrite In the plays The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare and Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, aspects of tragedy and comedy are used to shine a spotlight on human nature and explain the reasons behind human actions. As American musician Willie Nelson once stated, “Cruelty is all out of ignorance. If you knew what was in store for you, you wouldn't hurt anybody, because whatever you do comes back much more forceful than you send it out.” Both plays exhibit instances where characters

Individual Responsibility in Oedipus Rex and A Doll's House   In Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Ibsen's A Doll's House, the main characters - Nora and Oedipus, are both constructed to illustrate flaws in society.  Oedipus' psychological evolution sees him begin as an all-powerful, righteous king, who seemingly through no fault of his own murders his father and marries his mother.  His evolution ends with his self-blinding, an action which Sophocles' uses to establish the true freedom of the individual

example of an early life can be seen in Oedipus at Colonus, a play about a blind father that has fled from his country. The other work that can be used to compare this with is The Rule of St. Benedict, which shows us the life of a monk. When we compare these two works we will look at the differences in the human nature, who the authority was and how it changed, what the consequences of disobeying the authority are, and who enforces the rules In the book Oedipus at Colonus, the view of human nature

theme, which will be discussed in the essay. Oedipus the King opens in a Greek amphitheatre depicting the front of a Theban palace. Throughout the play, the setting remains constant. This changes to a more fast-paced play with different settings in different places in Death of a Salesman. Dramatic irony in Oedipus the King is evident throughout, which is similar to the latter play, but in a different form. In here, the irony is evident. Oedipus the King revolves around characters' attempts to

It is important to be afraid. This is a message the two greek plays Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus and Oedipus Rex by Sophocles send to the citizens of Ancient Greece. The emotions of the gods in both plays are unchangeable, regardless of how involved they are in the plot. This steeliness causes fear of the gods and allows them to successfully lead. When displaying their power, the gods are able to keep greek citizens in the hold of their leadership. They have trapped the people so they are unable

The Kite Runner and Oedipus Rex I came to a realization that both the books were very graphic. In The Kite Runner I discovered that Hassan had been raped by Assef, and Amir had no intentions to stop what was happening to stand up for his best friend. That gruesome experience can translate to what happened in Oedipus Rex. In Oedipus Rex, Oedipus’ wife, Jocasta, winds up killing herself knowing that she married her son, but that’s not it. At the very end of the book Oedipus stabs himself in the

“Still, the Truth Remains” An immense desire for personal satisfaction, and extraordinary reputation can often result in a sickly, perverse distortion of reality. In Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, a man well known for his intellect and wisdom, finds himself blind to the truth of his life, and his parentage. William Shakespeare’s Hamlet also contains a character that is in search of the truth, which ultimately leads to his own demise, as well as the demise of many around him. Arthur Miller’s play, The

Interpretations of Tragedy in Hamlet, The Book of Job, and Oedipus Rex   For ages, man has pondered upon the roots of destiny. Is the outcome of a man's life determined by human qualities and failings, the meddling of a divine power, or simple fate? Shakespeare's Hamlet made the argument that tragedy is caused by human folly. The idea that divine intervention is at the root of human suffering is put forth in the Book of Job. In Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, fate is given as the root of man's suffering

‘Oedipus Rex’ and ‘Streetcar’     | Similarities | Contrasts | Clever Points | Actions / Events |          Both ‘Oedipus Rex’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ have scenes where a character’s past is revealed, whether it is to other characters or to the audience (e.g. Oedipus’ parentage or Blanche’s past). This shows an underlying tone that they cannot fully escape their past, whether it is an eventual surfacing (in A Streetcar Named Desire) or an abrupt revelation (in Oedipus Rex). This is linked