The Tragic Hero: Oedipus.

Fulfilling a role as a tragic hero would be a very tough task to complete. Oedipus, in "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, makes it look easy. His fate along with his poor choice allows him to fall. Sophocles portrays Oedipus as not overly good or bad which is one major element of the tragic hero. The audience is also involved in such that they fear and pity the character, also vital to the tragedy. Sophocles …

…they become more powerful. If the American president were to all of the sudden become the most powerful man on earth, he would definitely let it go to his head, end up doing something unintelligent, and losing it all. So much power cannot be controlled by one person, rather a ton of people who can handle small amounts. Oedipus is indeed the tragic hero. Work Cited: Sophocles. Oedipus the King. New York: Penguin Books Inc, 1996.