The famous tragedy, "Oedipus Rex," by Sophocles, presents two morals that the reader may perceive while going through the play. There are two central themes that build tension between how a man or woman may view about the way of life: the individual's actions and fat. The first is that humans are born with a set of ... our actions and is able to be changed if the correct choices are made. One has the master control to make his or her life dream become reality. In the story of Oedipus Rex, the choices he made were because of fate. In this play, many situations occur where it may seem that ...

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Characters and Plot: "Antigone" by Jean Anouilh is an adaptation of the original "Antigone" written by Sophocles. It is the story of young Antigone, daughter of the late King Oedipus, who is devoted to her brother Polynices. In a power struggle to see who should inherit the throne of Thebes Polynices was ... rather not live than live so demeaned and compromised. She knew right from wrong. She would not accept the dictator's definition. And so she died with his son, her betrothed. Themes and Issues: The main theme concerns human happiness and its price. In her search for ideal and spiritual t...

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