Oedipus The King

Through the centuries, Aristotle’s “Poetics” offers an outline for writers on what to guidelines to use for their works since the third century BC. “Oedipus the King” follows the criteria for Aristotle’s “Poetics”. Both characters, plot, ideals, and play type meet Aristotle’s recommendations. Aristotle would consider “Oedipus the King” a tragedy to his works. One of Aristotle’s preferences of naturalism and romanticism, is presented in the play “Oedipus the King”. King Oedipus is both an example of naturalism and romanticism. Oedipus is extremely determined to find out who killed Laius, to keep the throne from Ceron, and he also wants to find out his backstory. Oedipus sends people here and there to do his bidding and to find out the truth. He calls for the messengers and shepherds to find information for him. Oedipus and Jocasta are also an example of how no one has control over one’s fate. Jocasta and Oedipus attempt to remove the pretold fate from their lives. Jocasta gave Oedipus up to attempt to avoid her fate, and Oedipus ran away from home to make an effort to steer clear of his future. They are also concerned with their individual well being. When Jocasta discovers her and her baby’s, Oedipus’s, fate, she tries to do what would …show more content…
The whole of “Oedipus the King” is a tragedy. Chronologically it begins when Jocasta gives Oedipus up and binds his feet together. Then, Oedipus kills Laius in a fight while on the road. Next, Oedipus marries his mother after answering the sphinx’s question and assuming the throne. Later when Thebes is in ruin by plague, it loses its leaders when the truth is exposed to them. Tragedy further runs in the play, when Jocasta takes her life, and Oedipus first blinds himself. Oedipus banishes himself, telling Creon, “send me out to live away from Thebes.” As he is leaving Thebes, the chorus says to Oedipus, “...you would be better off dead than