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Essay Archive - Heroes and the Defiance of Fate
Heroes and the Defiance of Fate
As tragic Heroes influenced by fate, Achilles and Oedipus both share a
fatal flaw that eventually leads to their demise, though there are also
numerous differences between their myths. No matter what these two heros
do, the choices and decisions that they make will lead to there downfall.
Even if they believe that they are cheating their way out of it, they
actually set the path for their pre-ordained fate.
The great Achilles of Greece is known as the greatest warrior in the Achain
Army. Still, this mightiest of warriors cannot escape his own tragic fate.
His own choices an....
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