Seeing and Unseeing: Fate and Insight in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex
Words: 649 Pages: 2 2487Introduction Sophocles' classic tragedy, "Oedipus Rex," is a profound exploration of fate, self-discovery, and the human condition. At the heart of this narrative is the pervasive theme of tragedy, which follows the protagonist, Oedipus, from birth to his eventual self-imposed blindness. The tragic elements of Oedipus's life begin with a harrowing prophecy that predicts he will bring immense misfortune to his family. This foreboding sets the stage for a life riddled with tragic incidents, ultimately culminating in Oedipus's self-inflicted punishment. […]