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The many traits of Oedipus Rex
Title: The many traits of Oedipus Rex
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 1625 | Pages: 6.9 (approximately 235 words/page)
The many traits of Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Rex
A Man of Many Traits
All characters in pieces of English literature portray their own character traits which makes them and the story what they are. In Sophocle’s renowned play Oedipus Rex there is no exception when it comes to the main character Oedipus. From the beginning until the end Oedipus’ piety, confidence, and reason are portrayed allowing everyone to see his positive side. These traits however are taken over respectively by …showed first 75 words of 1625 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1625 total…of pride then he would have realized the truth a lot sooner and accepted it. Although he began by acting in a positive manner, the positive actions prevented him to believe and caused his downfall. Oedipus, being the tragic hero that he is falls into bad fortune because of such flaws in his character. However these traits made Oedipus what he is and therefore at some point in his life he was a great man.
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