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Essay Archive - Oedipus: Sometimes Things Are Better Left Unknown
Oedipus: Sometimes Things Are Better Left Unknown
There comes a time in life when a person wonders about what the
future holds for them. “Will I be successful?” “What is my sole purpose
in life?” “How will I die?” These are all legitimate questions that many
people ask themselves. The play Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, illustrates the
tragedy that can occur when a person goes in search of their fate.
Although the life of Oedipus is predetermined by the gods, and there was
nothing he could do to change his destiny, Oedipus c....
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