"Oedipus the King" Essay

It was like he had waited for t hat moment, putting along the "fake smile" and "obeying the rules" until it was his.
Oedipus was like an idol to some, and a "failure" to others. His "myth" blends reality with moral responsibility, teaching us to watch out for our actions and still live life in a fun way! It is directly proven, through dialogue and interpretation, that the cause of his "tragic flaw" is because of his actions, which may have been influenced by his daily "atmosphere".
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