Oedipus Downfall

Question 1
Oedipus is a tragic hero because he has a tragic flaw, of arrogance, and he was in a high position in society. Then, due to his own decisions, had a great fall from his place. Oedipus’s downfall was caused by his decisions, his tragic flaw, his unwillingness to accept his fate, and his pride. Oedipus thought he had free will, but all of his actions were predetermined by the gods. Oedipus was extremely smart, but he was too arrogant, which was his downfall. Sometimes our destinies are based upon our personal characteristics and qualities, like how we interact with others and what we choose to do. This play accurately reflects the human condition/experience because during everyone's life they have a rise and a fall. Occasionally, they experience highs and lows multiple times, but not usually quite as tragic as the fall of Oedipus. Everyone also has a flaw, at least one, and it usually hinders them, as did arrogance and pride to Oedipus

Question 2 …show more content…
The first piece of evidence the Oedipus discovers is that Laius was killed by strangers at a crossroads. Then he learned that the child of Laius and Jocasta had his ankles fastened when he was just a child. The next piece of evidence was that Oedipus showed up around the same time Laius was reported murdered, and the only survivor from the attack on Laius was a servant, who begged to be exiled when he saw Oedipus on the throne. Furthermore, Oedipus was told that Polybus was not his father when he engaged in an argument with an angry man, and that the servant of Laius gave the child (Oedipus) to the Corinthian messenger after Jocasta gave the child up when she heard the prophecy that her son would kill her husband, and sleep with her. Over time, with plenty of hints, Oedipus realized that he was, in fact, the son of Laius and Jocasta, and he had fulfilled his prophecy by killing his father and sleeping with his