Willful blindness is a concept that resonates deeply in Sophocles’ tragic play “Oedipus the King.” It refers to the intentional avoidance of knowledge or reality,

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In Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex,” the chorus serves as a crucial element that encapsulates the tension between community and individual supremacy. Throughout the play, the chorus

Introduction to Oedipus When we think about tragic heroes in literature, Oedipus from Sophocles’ play “Oedipus Rex” undoubtedly comes to mind. He’s a character who

When we dive into the rich tapestry of Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex,” we are immediately drawn to the tragic hero, Oedipus, whose determination and hubris lead

Oedipus the King, a play by Sophocles, is often considered a model of Aristotelian tragedy. This ancient Greek drama follows the story of Oedipus, a