... many ways, they may be preached, they may be written, or they may be told in a story. In each of Sophocles" Three Theban Plays he teaches a lesson through a story. These lessons are taught and projected to the audience through the plot, characters and theme of the play. The plays teach lessons on loyalty, ... occur in life and therefore not be destiny. Another lesson that is not as clear but is told to us through Oedipus the King, is to accept what is true, especially when one does not wish to do so. We must face reality with a strong, confident attitude and not shy away from it ... they ...

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