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Essay Archive - Oedipus and Odysseus: A Comparison
Oedipus and Odysseus: A Comparison
The major focus of this tragedy is on the character of the hero,
Oedipus. He is a person of great importance; in fact, the security and
health of the community depend upon him. And he has to meet an urgent
crisis, something which threatens the continuing existence of the city.
And because he is very conscious of his own qualities, he takes upon
himself that responsibility. Oedipus, above everything else at first, is a
person who acts decisively and who is celebrated for so doing.
In that sense, Oedipus is like Odysseus, who is also famous for his
ability to a....
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