en as a tragedy. A tragedy is a play that portrays a conflict between human beings and some superior, overwhelming force. It ends sorrowfully and disastrously, and this outcome seems inevitable. In a tragedy, the main character can also be seen as the tragic hero. The tragic hero in this play is Oedipus. He is neither good nor bad. Due to the flaws in his actions and behaviors, he will fall from the good graces of everyone surrounding him.

A moment in Oedipus's behavior where hubris can be seen is when he is talking to Teiresias. He treats the man with such disrespect and acts as if the man is inflicted with some sort of horrible disease. He also acts as though he is on a different level then him. To him, Teiresias has no feelings and is ignorant to the city. He is also blind and is unable to see the city with his own two eyes. Appearance to Oedipus is very important.

Another one of Oedipus's characteristics that lead to his downfall and destruction is his temper. He gets mad very easily and wh

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