After solving the riddle of the Sphinx , Oedipus becomes the king of Thebes and as he ascends to the throne he is confronted with the fact that his kingdom is being devastated by plague. He tries to know the reason behind the plague very earnestly . He sends his confidant Creon to the templeContinue reading “Oedipus’ anger against Tiresias”
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Plot construction in Oedipus Rex – a classic use of the Freytag’s pyramid
The plot of Oedipus the king is so remarkable that the drama has been called one of the most perfect dramas in terms of plot construction . Aristotle , in his book Poetics , says ; plot is the most important factor of a tragedy . This play depicts the story of a king whoContinue reading “Plot construction in Oedipus Rex – a classic use of the Freytag’s pyramid”
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