Discussion: Oedipus Tyrannus

Author: Sophocles

Description: Also known as Oedipus Rex, Sophocles’ tragedy follows King Oedipus’ relentless quest to rid Thebes of a plague, only to discover he has unknowingly fulfilled a prophecy - killing his father and marrying his mother. Through dramatic irony and intense psychological depth, the play explores fate, free will, and human blindness to truth. Oedipus’ tragic downfall embodies Greek notions of hubris and the limits of human understanding.

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