Oedipus fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero in three ways. One way that he fits the definition is the fact that misfortune was not caused by a character flaw but by a misunderstanding. A misunderstanding that overtook Oedipus’ intentions to find out who killed King Laius and who his real father and mother are. Secondly, Oedipus was brought from happiness to agony and he is regarded as extraordinary rather than typical. And thirdly, Oedipus accepted all the responsibility for the cause of his downfall.
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