Tragic Flaws Oedipus the King

Give a brief note on Sophocles.

Answer: Sophocles is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. His first plays were written later than those of Aeschylus, and earlier than or contemporary with those of Euripides. In 495 B.C. there was a child born about a mile outside of Athens. This child was to be named Sophocles. He was […]

Discuss about the Tragic Flaws as depicted in Oedipus the King.

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Answer: This is a specific sort of flaw, also known as “Hamartia”, which is possessed by Aristotelian tragic heroes. It is a flaw which causes an otherwise noble or exceptional character to bring about his own downfall and, often, his eventual death. Examples of this could include hubris, misplaced trust, excessive curiosity, pride and lack

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