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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.
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 when discussing the Oedipus complex in Freudian psychoanalysis.
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Class 9: Freudian Psychoanalysis
Mentioned by 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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Mentioned by 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.
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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Referenced in a discussion about Freud's Oedipus Complex.
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