Oedipus the King
April 14th, 2006
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In Oedipus the King, Sophocles makes it clear that the gods control the destiny of Oedipus. The story of Oedipus the King had existed for decades before Sophocles transcribed it into a play. By understanding that the ideas and concepts of Oedipus existed before Sophocles had written the play, it reveals his attitudes and philosophies were embedded in the play. It is virtually impossible for a person to avoid writing personal influences on a story. One’s environment and philosophy greatly effects the perspective in which they analyze the world. Read more…