us
             Rex. These stories show how the tragic hero had evolved throughout
             history and how our changing society has impacted it.
             A prime example of Aristotle's view of tragedy is Oedipus Rex by
             Sophocles. Oedipus was king of Thebes as was his father. He was a good,
             just king and he saved Thebes from the Sphinx. His tragic flaw was his
             arrogance. He made interpretations of the Oracle's prophecy and acted on
             ...