Oedipus

Oedipus Rex follows the clear nature of a tragedy, in that it encompasses the common conventions of a Greek Tragedy, with ones life being controlled by fate and the gods. The gods inflict ate on Oedipus which leads to serious characteristic flaws including hubris, and the tragedy ends with a nemesis worse than death. The tragic nature of the play and the themes are conveyed not only through these features, but also through the role …

…several features common in Greek tragedies. Fate and destiny through the power and impact of god on man are the main causes of Oedipus’s anargnorisis, but his flaws in character including pride and arrogance hasten his downfall. In the play, the audience are generally aware of the story, and what is going to happen, but through dramatic language techniques such as irony, the audience is kept interested, and the tragedy is conveyed to them.