Oedipus Rex1

A detailed Summary of Oedipus Rex1

His fortunes are most changed, his state

One of the most commonly seen traits among the characters in Greek mythology is

the violence that envelops their lives. From what we have read so far, few have

experienced such radical changes as Oedipus. He is one of the most touching figures that

we have seen. In, Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus, he fights against himself, in a

battle which he cannot win. He represents the tragedy of a man's encounter with his own

When Oedipus Rex begins, we find that a plague is consuming Thebes. Oedipus

quickly sends Creon to Delphi to receive the first oracle. Creon explains that a great

crime had been committed. The murderer of king Laios is in their city and until justice is

given the plague will remain. So, brazen Oedipus begins his investigation with a promise,

"I solemnly forbid the people of this country, Where power and throne are mine, ever to

receive that man...And as for me, this curse applies no less". Oedipus is blind to the true

nature of the situation and himself. He desperately wants to know, to se

his arrogance, escaping his fate, has blinded him during the investigation and throughout

disgusted by the seer's accusations, after all he left his parents to escape this oracle many

At this point, it is obvious that Oedipus's action must be to overcome his "blindness".

Approximate Word count = 1022
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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