Discuss why Oedipus is a tragedy (i.e. its elements) Themes in the novel include „X Blindness versus sight, „X Knowledge through suffering „X Man does not control his own destiny/fateOedipus as a tragic hero. „X Pride arrogance (characteristics) Oedipus is seen a...

Tragedies frequently focus on a tragic hero that has a flaw that ultimately leads to his downfall. That flaw is commonly referred to as a tragic flaw that is inborn to the person and can reflect his background. In Aristotle's Poetics, he discusses the theory of tragedy and what criteria is essentia...

Tragedies frequently focus on a tragic hero that has a flaw that ultimately leads to his downfall. That flaw is commonly referred to as a tragic flaw that is inborn to the person and can reflect his background. In Aristotle's Poetics, he discusses the theory of tragedy and what criteria is essential...