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will; summation of all applicable elements will likely lead one to conclude that determinism played a significant and essential ro...

becomes the focus of attention in the family. Both Larry and his father are now ousted from being the center of attention. This, h...

all. However, Hamlet does not see it this way and becomes very angry with his mother for marrying Claudius. Because of this, Ham...

biological mother and father. On leaving the Oracle at Delphi, having heard the dire prophecy that he would murder his father and ...

plague that threatens to annihilate most of its citizens. This plague is interpreted as an act of the gods, who are voicing their...

In five pages this paper compares and contrasts how violence is featured in these two works of classical literature. Three source...

In six pages this report compares these two Freudian childhood complexes. Five sources are cited in the bibliography....

on a number of issues. Jocasta is presented in Oedipus the King as a middle-aged woman, a bit reserved, and uncomfortable in the ...

In six pages this paper presents a structural analysis of this ancient Greek tragedy and examines how the rising action and confli...

As Sheppard explores the ramifications of Oedipus innocence, his argument draws in aspects of how the Greeks regarded the nature o...

and in order to protect the city and its citizens, Oedipus was compelled to take drastic action. Also, he wished to cement his re...

In five pages essay examines how justice is conceptually portrayed in this tragic play by Sophocles. There are no other sources ...

In five pages this essay compares and contrasts these two literary works regarding the portrayal of morality in each. There are n...

calls on the various gods (including Triple Artemis, in her aspects as huntress, moon-goddess, and goddess of dark sorcery), to sa...

largely concerns issues of perception. When Oedipus at last learns the truth of his origin and situation, he takes broaches from t...

been killed and because he is deemed a traitor the powers refuse him a burial. Antigone fights for this cause claiming that her br...

Deities and the concept of fate are examined in this comparative analysis of these classical literary works consisting of 6 pages....

if he should have a son. Therefore, Laius took steps to prevent conceiving a son by Jocasta. However, Jocasta wanted a child and c...

modern cultures to view the character of Antigone as a perfect example of heroic resistance to tyranny, the play is not a politica...

others, or more intelligent than others. In short, there must be some element which somehow sets him above the average man, but ye...

seek guidance from an oracle. When he returns he tells the King that the murderer of Laius (the previous King) must be brought to ...

behold his greatness without envy? Now what a black sea of terror has overwhelmed him. Now as we keep our watch and wait the final...

of our concern. If this story simply told of Oedipus as a king who is found guilty of murdering his father and...

Jocastas acceptance of her role and of the death of her son is fundamental to the actions of the play. When Oedipus kills Laius a...

events that all resulted in tragedy was when Laius insisted that his healthy infant son should be left to die from exposure. While...

his infant son, Oedipus, die from exposure on a mountainside. The baby Oedipus was subsequently found and raised by the rulers of ...

more many people are punished for not heeding the word of God. There are numerous people and numerous situations presented in G...

the disease is the god Apollos punishment because the murder of the kings predecessor, Laius, has not been properly punished. He ...

city is in turmoil. The next several lines have a messenger enter and inquire as to Oedipus home and whereabouts. The Chorus info...

Oedipus. He learned that his predecessor and his wifes late husband, King Laius, had been murdered, Oedipus contends that it shou...