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Role of Fate in Oedipus The king

Role of fate in Oedipus Rex

what is the role of  Fate in Oedipus The King? The Fate is closely related to the each Human. Man cannot deny this supernatural turn. For the Greeks, `Fate` means the foretelling of what will happen. It is the essential part of Greek tragedies and epics and in the case …

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Themes in Tragedy of ‘Oedipus Rex’

Oedipus Rex themes

“Oedipus Rex” is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles. The play tells the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who becomes entangled in a tragic series of events due to a prophecy. Here is a brief overview of the plot:   The Plague in Thebes: The play begins with …

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