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Essay Archive - Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Rex
Oedipus began Oedipus Rex as a king, only to end the tale as a blinded
beggar. Oedipus' fall from his kingly status was not by accident or
because of some other person. Oedipus is the only one that can be blamed
for his misfortune. Oedipus' character traits are shown most clearly
during his spiralling downfall, thinking he is "a simple man, who knows
nothing", yet knowing more than he realizes by the end of the story.
Throughout the story, Oedipus' haste or lack of patience is most
evident. Wishing to end this mystery of the death of Laios as quickly as
possible, Oedipus passes an edict to ....
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