Category: Oedipus Rex

Oedipus Rex And A Streetcar Named Desire: Sex And Death As A Dominant Reality The idea of sex and death, both in early times and today, is a controversial idea. In the novels of tragedy, written in previous times, both sex and death are reflected in the texts as a conflict. But what exactly does…

Did Oedipuss Flaws Outway His Strengths? Oedipus the King by Sophocles reveals that human strength overpowers our weaknesses. An individual’s strength is perceived through emotions, actions, and the very essence of one’s character. The protagonist Oedipus has power, high status and a great influence in Thebes. Thebes is struck by another plague which is rapidly…