Oedipus Rex

There have been many tragedies throughout history, including Sophocles’ play Oedipus Rex. I utterly agree with Aristotle in saying that Oedipus Rex, is one such tragedy. Through the plot, character and thoughts it is evident the Oedipus Rex is a model tragedy. The plot is the soul of the tragedy; it is the arrangement of the incidents . Oedipus Rex is well planned out and follows the outline, which a tragedy should follow. Oedipus left all …

…makes sure it is well known. Thought is required in any great tragedy, and it is present in Oedipus Rex. I agree with Aristotle when he says that Oedipus Rex is a model tragedy. It has all the great characteristics of a tragedy, including plot, character and thought. Sophocles created a tragic hero as seen in Oedipus, and made it easy for all of us to comprehend the tragedy and the irony in the play.