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Oedipus and Teiresias as Mythic Figures
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A 5 page paper analyzing why these two figures of Greek literature, more than any other literary characters of the classical period, deserve status as mythic figures. The paper argues that the figures of Teiresias and Oedipus, both featured in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, represent facets of the human condition which transcend culture and time. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Oedipus as Tragic Hero
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A 5 page paper looking at Sophocles' play in terms of Aristotle's definition of the classic tragic hero. The paper determines that Oedipus is a tragic hero because, although the cards are stacked against him through little fault of his own, he does his best against insurmountable odds. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Oedipus Sex
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6 page essay which explores the sexual symbolism in Oedipus The King. The writer proves that Sophocles wrote about a subject that has influenced our literature, psychology and morals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Othello Compared With Antigone
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6 pages in length. A comparison between Shakespeare's 'Othello' and Sophocles 'Oedipus Trilogy' in which the writer interprets themes from both stories and finds reason to assert that Othello and Antigone were both very much alike in that they were essentially outsiders, -- alienated from a group. Both characters endured grave emotional drama and sought only truth & justice -- but to no avail. No Bibliography.
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Othello vs. Oedipus / An Uncertain Vision
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A 5 page paper discussing a common theme in literature -- our very human difficulty in distinguishing between what seems to be and what actually is. This theme is discussed in terms of Sophocles' Oedipus the King and Shakespeare's Othello. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Othoed.wps

Ritualistic Tradition in Early Greek Theater
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8 pages in length. An interesting look at ceremonies, rituals, and traditions in early Greek theater. Religious practices, symbolic meanings, and more are described in great detail. The role of Dionysus is explained throughout and the setting, plot, structure, characters, Chorus, etc; of 'Oedipus the King' are used together as examples of how this work by Sophocles was particularly representative of the era. An EXCELLENT reference for anyone studying early theater and/or drama. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Sight and Sea in 'Oedipus Rex'
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A 5 page paper looking at the motifs of 'seeing' and feeling 'at sea' in Sophocles' play. The paper argues that Sophocles uses the images of being storm-tossed or lost at sea to denote spiritual chaos, and images involving vision and light to represent spiritual insight. No additional sources.
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Sophocles & Euripides / Two Different Visions
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A 4 page essay on the different styles of these two Greek classical playwrights. The paper supports Sophocles' own claim that '[Euripides] paints men as they are; I paint men as they ought to be.' Bibliography lists two sources.
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