1. Oedipus
Sophocles "Oedipus the King" is a tragic play which discusses the tragic discovery of Oedipus that he has killed his father and married his mother. ... The main character Oedipus is the king of Thebes by solving the riddle of the Sphinx. ... According to Aristotle's definition of tragedy, Oedipus the king is the perfect example because it has many incidents that arouse pity or fear, it has a tragic hero, and it accomplishes catharsis (purification by release) of such emotions. ...
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- Grade Level: High School