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The Role Of Fate In Oedipus Th
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....ny, or his own fatal flaws? I am under the impression that Sophocles wrote the play to underscore the uselessness of trying to avoid one's fate. He implies that we need to turn to the gods because we cannot see the whole picture. Or rather, we are not willing to see the truth. He insinuates throughout the play that.... Part 2 of Paper
....erence pure in word and deed. Great laws tower above us, reared on high born for the brilliant vault of heaven.
The great laws signify a great chain of command, if you will. Oedipus has upset that great chain of command by his blatant attempt to defy his fate.
Oedipus was more of a victim of fate rather then a participator. After the climax in which Oedipus learned of his deeds, he exclaimed that he was "dammed from birth". This is also evident when he says:
Wasn't I born for torment? &.... |
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