... killed Laius, they probably would have asked "who is the person the voice of god denounces?" The issue of Inequality of Power was also raised in the 1st Stasimon. The great gods were considered to have the highest level of power, Oedipus being next, and the prophets and seers being the lowest of powers along with the Chorus. This can be seen ... will never convict their king, which basically shows that they are turning away from the prophecy, and are instead suggesting that the role of power in Greek society is more important than prophecies. Because Oedipus is of high power, he is resp...

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... of the play Oedipus Rex, the protagonist Oedipus is rational, mature, admired and independent of others. "Oedipus, famous among all men," he himself quotes. He has the power to curse the unknown criminal and therefore he is nearly divine. He is sure of his strength and foresight, seen through oracles. He is the ... for an instant forget his wrath at Teiresias, and in his turmoil of spirit, it prevents him from recalling Jocasta's story of Laius' child and its exposure on a lonely mountain with his ankles pierced. Because of his determination, the subject of Oedipus' inquiry has shifted fr...

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... polluter of this land " (Sophocles 35). By this quote, Oedipus's subconscious is now making Oedipus doubt his every thought and more, which would put a heavy burden on his mind. He carried around the burden of not knowing who the killer was and not being able to help the people of Thebes out of their horrible plague ... brought on by the gods. He had to live with the guilt of knowing he caused all this to happen. His life may or may not have already been ... to life. If anything the burden of the truth weakened him. It leads him to gouge out his own eyes and to be banished from his own ...

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... What the most tragic part about the suicide was, Oedipus witnessed the whole thing, losing his wife and his mother. As most can imagine, this had an affect on him. After reading this play more than once, there seems to be a gray area, what exactly was Oedipus punished for? Incest if anything, but Oedipus was ... actions of the Gods. He even says this twice in the play, "Some savage power has brought this down upon my head" (p. 207). As well as "My god, my god - what have you planned to do to me" (p. 202)? Such quotes show that he had no control over his behavior, it was all up to the God...

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... 6. Plot Outline Basic Situation "Antigone goes to cover Polynices. She gets mad that Creon gave Eteocles a proper burial service and just let Polynices rot on a hillside. Antigone decides to bury Polynices, so she goes and gives him the proper services. Complication "The Sentinel catches Antigone. When he tells Creon ... the publics' opinion and then it agrees with Creon. It shows Creon's and Antigone's opinion towards each other and what was going on. The Chorus symbolizes the side with power and the side without. c) Improper burial: By not burying the dead it shows dishonor to the gods...

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... discovery not because of an evil act or an evil trait but because of the person he was. Oedipus traits which gave him riches and power ultimately led to his tragic ending. Also, the god apollo did not predestine that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother by the ... to see that Oedipus is actually, deep down where it really counts, far more concerned with his own sense of self and demands for justice on his terms, than in compromising his desires like any other true leader would. This tragedy reminds us that even the bravest, those known throughout the ... them, they are goi...

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