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OEDIPUS AND THE GODS
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This 8 page paper discusses and gives evidence to the fact that Oedipus was a pawn to the gods and had no choice in his actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBoedgod.rtf

Oedipus and Truth
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A 3 page paper which examines King Oedipus’s search for truth. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGoedtruth.rtf

Oedipus as Aristotelian Tragedy
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A 4 page essay that employs Aristotle's definition of tragedy to discuss the elements of Oedipus Rex. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kharied.rtf

Oedipus Rex & Darker Face of the Earth
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A 5 page essay that discusses Rita Dove’s 1994 play “The Darker Face of the Earth,” which mirrors many of the themes and plot devices that occur in ancient Greek play by Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex.” In both plays, the work of fate and destiny are evident in a manner that suggests that while the protagonists in both works are the victims of these forces, they are also agents of freewill. The fate of each man evolves with his own personal behavior and largely from the way in which he rejects the aspects the moral standards of his culture. As this suggests, even though Oedipus and Augustus are born into circumstances that are beyond their control, situations that were created by their parents, each man has freewill and the choices he makes are instrumental in bringing about his fate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khordfe.rtf

Oedipus Rex / Not Death, Penance
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A 5 page essay positing that symbolism and irony used by Sophocles to 'resolve' the mystery of birth for Oedipus is based on a moral principle--quest for atonement. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Cnoedips.wps

Oedipus Rex and Antigone
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This 3 page paper considers two plays by Sophocles; Oedipus Rex, also known as Oedipus the Kong and Antigone to identify common themes in the work of Sophocles. The writer argued that the main themes is that of the flaw of pride, the power of wisdom and the ultimate power of divine law. Quotes form both plays are used to emphasize points raised. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEantoed.rtf

OEDIPUS REX AND SET DESIGN
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This 5 page paper gives the synopsis of Sophocles play: Oedipus Rex. Ideas for set design and stage directions are included, as well as suggestions for costuming, use of symbolism and unorthodox of the chorus. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBlitrex.rtf

Oedipus Rex: Behavioral Perspective And Interactionist Theory
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15 pages in length. The extent to which Oedipus Rex can be examined from a combination of behavioral perspective and interactionist theory is both grand and far-reaching; that Oedipus's behavior represents a dichotomy of opposites speaks to the ever-conflicting interaction he constantly experiences both with himself and those around him. Oedipus' doom is compounded by the fact that his actions create a domino effect whereby they destroy him and everyone with whom he is peripherally associated. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCOedRex.rtf

Oedipus Sealed His Own Tragic Fate
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In seven pages this paper examines how Oedipus’s exercise of free will and not fate was responsible for the tragedy that befell himself and his family. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGOedipus.rtf

Oedipus the King
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A 5 page paper which illustrates the paradox of dramatic character in a passage from "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. There are many ways in which the Oedipus presents himself as a paradox. The plot of the story itself is a great paradox. But, the primary paradox discussed is that of Oedipus presenting himself as a king for the people for much of the story, when in actuality he is a king for himself. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAparaoedi.wps