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Oedipus/Lines 954-997
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A 3 page essay that discusses this passage from the classic Greek drama Oedipus the King by Sophocles, which hinges on the prediction of the Oracle that he will murder his father and marry his mother. The audience knows the ending, knows that Oedipus' fate is inevitable, therefore, the task before Sophocles, as a playwright, is how to introduce a sense of tension into the well-known drama that can underscore the tragic nature of the story. He achieves this through such devices as in lines 954-997, which is a passage that makes it appear to Oedipus that he has managed to thwart the dire prediction. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khoed954.rtf

Oedipus/Meaning for the Greeks
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A 5 page essay that argues that interpretations of Oedipus Rex, particularly Freudian interpretations, overlook the context of Greek culture and values. Since the time of Freud, when he pioneered the field of psychoanalysis, interpretations of the ancient Greek play Oedipus the King by Sophocles have frequently focused on the incestuous aspects of the plot. However, such interpretations inevitably overlook the context in which the ancient Greeks themselves would have viewed the play and what it meant within the context of ancient Greek culture. Looking at the play from a perspective that considers Greek values and cultures offers a different interpretation, which focuses not on the sin of incest, but on the importance of familial bonds. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khmenoed.rtf

Oedipus/Opinions on Guilt
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A 5 page essay that examines various perspectives on the guilt and innocence of Oedipus in the play by Sophocles. The writer examines several of these arguments, concluding that the ones favoring the viewpoint that Oedipus was guilty make the best argument. No bibliographical information available.
Filename: khoedart.doc

Oedipus: A Tragedy
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A 5 page paper which examines how the story of Oedipus the King is a tragedy. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAoedtrg.rtf

Oedipus: Aristotle's Tragic Hero
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A 5 page paper which discusses how Aristotle's Oedipus is a tragic hero. Aristotle's "Poetics" is cited. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAoedptrgc.wps

Oedipus: Creating His Own Problems
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A 3 page paper discussing several ways in which Oedipus created many of his own problems. A prophecy at his birth stated that he would kill his father and marry his mother, and in the end, the prophecy was fulfilled. It would not have been, however, had Oedipus been (1) more accommodating and (2) less determined to learn every detail possible. Ultimately, it was his impetus nature that led to his downfall. Wandering as a beggar instead of ruling over Corinth can be seen as not being entirely Oedipus’ fault, but still he must share the blame for bringing the fate on himself. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSoedipus.rtf

Oedipus: Tragic Hero
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A 3 page paper which examines how Sophocles’ Oedipus is a tragic hero. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAoedss.rtf

Oedipus; A Comparison Between Sophocles and Seneca
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This 5 page paper compares the differences and the similarities in the Roman and Greek versions of the tale of Oedipus. The paper argues that Seneca’s version is much darker in language, tone and content than that of Sophocles. The bibliography cotes 2 sources.
Filename: TEsenecO.rtf

Oedipus; A Victim of the Fates
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This 5 page paper looks at the story of Oedipus written by Sophocles. The paper looks at the interaction between Oedipus and the fates and uses this as the basis to discuss if he was an innocent victim or if he could have changed things. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEfateoe.wps

OF MICE AND FRIENDS
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This 5 page paper discusses Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and compares it to Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, in regard to the topic of friendships. Lennie and George are compared to Willy. Examples, quotes, are cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBfrnds.rtf

OF MICE AND MEN AND STORY ENDINGS
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This 5 page paper discusses the ending of John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN. Examples are given as to why the story could not have ended any other way. Quotations are cited. Overview and synopsis of story given.Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBsbeck.rtf

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