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Oedipus Rex

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Written by Sophocles and performed between 430 and 426 BCE, *Oedipus Rex* is a classic Greek tragedy that revolves around King Oedipus's quest to save Thebes from a plague.

The play unfolds as Oedipus searches for the murderer of his predecessor, King Laius, only to discover that he himself is the culprit.

This revelation leads to the tragic downfall of Oedipus, who blinds himself after learning of his patricide and incest.

The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the tragic flaw of hubris, and it remains a foundational work in Greek drama, influencing countless subsequent playwrights and storytellers.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Stephen West
as an example of a deeply flawed character in Greek tragedy.
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Mentioned when discussing the Oedipus complex in Freudian psychoanalysis.
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Natalie Haynes
as one of the celebrated Greek tragedians whose texts were sought after by the Library of Alexandria.
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Mentioned by Barry Strauss as a tragedy that refers obliquely to the war.
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Father Wesley Walker
in comparison to "The Castle of Otranto", exploring similarities and differences in themes of fate, morality, and divine justice.
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Joseph Pearce
as foundational to Western and Christian civilization.
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Referenced in a discussion about Freud's Oedipus Complex.
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Dr. Frank Grabowski
in the context of comparing Sophocles' works to Aeschylus' Oresteia trilogy.
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Edith Hall
while reviewing two different stage productions of his plays, Oedipus and Electra.
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Mentioned by Matt Wolfe in the context of upcoming West End productions.
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