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S/LI/567. The theme of fate and character in Oedipus

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the themes of fate and character in Greek Theatre, and looks at the story of Oedipus. The paper aims to examine the dichotomy between the two themes, and discusses the way in which fate can be character. Fate within Oedipus is examined in relation to the main character Oedipus, as well as others like Jocasta. The paper assesses the way in which fate does in fact have control over characters.

 

KEYWORDS: Fate, character, Greek theatre, Oedipus, Jocasta,

 
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