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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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