Oedipus Rex is a tragedy of fate. The classic play Oedipus the King tells the story of a man who unknowingly kills his father and sleeps with his mother. In the play, Oedipus is not aware of his fate until the end. The characters must decide whether to live with or without the knowledge of their fate.
1. What is a tragedy of fate?
A tragedy of fate is when things happen so that they cannot be controlled. There is no way to prevent the tragic outcome of the events in the story. Tragedies of fate are often tragic because they involve the death of someone important. Some examples include the Trojan War, the death of Julius Caesar, and the death of the Buddha.
2. Definition of a tragedy
A tragedy is a work of art that is based on a tragic event, such as a natural disaster, murder, or a war. The tragic event is the "fateful flaw" in the protagonist's character, which is revealed in the play and leads to their downfall. In Oedipus Rex, the tragic flaw is that Oedipus wants to be king, which is something that is impossible because he is the son of King Laius. The tragic flaw is revealed in the play when Oedipus sees his mother with his eyes for the first time, and he knows he is not the son of Laius.
3. Oedipus Rex is a tragedy of fate
Oedipus Rex is a tragedy of fate because Oedipus is not aware that he is fulfilling the prophecy of the oracle. The oracle foretold that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother. Oedipus does not know that he is fulfilling this prophecy. He believes that it is his own destiny. Because Oedipus does not know he is fulfilling the prophecy, he is unable to make any changes. He is unable to prevent the tragedy that fate has laid out for him.
4. Conclusion.
In Oedipus Rex, we see a man who is destined to kill his father and marry his mother. He is a product of his own destiny, and there is no escaping it. Fate is like a wheel, and Oedipus is just one of its many spokes.
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