Oedipus / Blind But Not Blissful : A 7 page essay that argues
that Oedipus did “see” after he was blind but he gained nothing
but bitterness from his knowledge. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Oedi.wps

Oedipus & The Irony of Sight : A 5 page paper that provides
an insightful overview into the use of sight and blindness in
Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King” and relates this imagery to the
irony of the play. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Oedieye.wps

Character of Oedipus in Sophocles’ “Oedipus The King” /
The Struggle : In 5 pages the author discusses Oedipus in
"Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. Oedipus is like an adopted
child trying to meet his birth parents, although his is not the case.
Oedipus fulfills his destiny and the prophecy comes true.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Oedstrug.wps

Sophocles’ “Oedipus” / Character Of Creon : A 3 page
paper that considers the importance of the character of Creon in
Sophocles' "Oedipus Tyrannus." This paper contends that it is
the one-dimensional characterization of Creon and his messages
that most significantly impact the outcome of the tragedy. The
primary source is cited. Creon.rtf

Use Of Irony In "Oedipus Rex" By Sophocles : A 5 page
research paper and analysis that demonstrates how irony is an
overriding characteristic of the play. The writer discusses
several Freudian interpretations of the meaning behind the irony
in the play and argues that Green (1993) has the most logical
interpretation. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Useirony.wps

Oedipus Rex / Not Death, Penance : A 5 page essay positing
that symbolism and irony used by Sophocles to “resolve” the
mystery of birth for Oedipus is based on a moral
principle--quest for atonement. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Cnoedips.wps

Summation of Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles : A 5 page
summation and analysis of the second play in the Oedipus
Trilogy which reveals Oedipus’ fate after being blinded and
exiled at the end of Oedipus the King. The writer demonstrates
how this play reveals the changes which have occurred in
Oedipus’ character during his twenty years in exile.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Oedcol.wps

Themes of the Oedipus Trilogy : A short, 4 page overview of
themes in The Oedipus Trilogy-- emphasizing in particular that
the downfall of Oedipus represented the "spiritual bankruptcy"
of the state. The role of the chorus, portrayal of women, and the
influence of various characters are touched upon as well. No
Bibliography. Oedtheme.wps

The Tragic Flaws Of Hamlet And Oedipus : A 5 page paper
on these two classic plays by Shakespeare and Sophocles. This
paper analyzes both plays to determine what makes them
tragedies, what their heroes have in common, how they are
different, and the dynamics that make each play work.
Shaksoph.wps

Oedipus, The King & Henry IV : A 5 page paper comparing
and contrasting the two plays which focuses on the relationship
between fathers and sons and the forces of Good and Evil as
instruments of either destruction or reward. No additional
sources cited. Henoed.wps

Virgil's Aeneid vs. Homer's Odyssey : A 2 page essay
comparing the journeys of Odysseus and Aeneas.. and also
making some comparative mention of how women were
portrayed in each of their two epic sagas. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Aenwom.wps
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