In the tragic plays of Oedipus the King and Hamlet, Prince of Denmark both protagonists share tragic flaws that lead the downfalls of both men. The two men share similar flaws as well as having differing ones. These flaws create the tragedy ever present in the two plays. If both were not so tragically flawed, there would be no tragedy in the first place, and the audience would long for the heroic ending befalling both characters instead of detesting that end. It is these flaws that create Hamlet and Oedipus' character, and it ultimately leads to both men's downfall.
Oedipus' hubristic attitude led him to his heroic ending. He pretends to be superior to the Gods. His actions create his denial of the gods "Truth," which brings the Truth out to the open and causes him to fall off his kingly pedestal. His flaws bring out the "real man" in him. He dares to face his denial about things, the issues he fails to accept. However, instead of acting honorably, he chooses
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