Thebes

In “Antigone” and “On the Rainy River,” there are many similarities and differences between Antigone and Tim O’Brien. The comparisons between them is that they both have decisions to make that will change their life drastically, and once they choose it, they have to deal with the consequences. The differences between them is that Tim felt he didn’t pick the right one, while Antigone felt confident in hers, Tim’s choice made everyone happy while Antigone’s choice made everyone angry and lastly,…

of Oedipus, and how is it resolved? Thebes has suffered an unknowable plague, so many citizens are passed away. For this reason, Oedipus, the king of Thebes, sent Creon, his brother in law, to the Delphi to get oracle about the plague. Creon comes back to Thebes with the oracle that the plague occurs since the murder of Laius, prior king of Thebes before Oedipus is in Thebes. Therefore, plague will be disappeared when the murder is disappeared in Thebes. Creon says that Thieves killed…

Athens, Sparta, and Thebes all failed to create a lasting “Greek Empire.” While each polis had its own strengths and weaknesses, the poleis all failed for similar reasons. The poleis failed mainly due to almost constant power struggles, arrogance, and involvement in conflicts they should not have been involved in. Athens, Sparta, and Thebes all failed in spite of various strengths and due to various weaknesses. Athens’ strengths included its large size, large trireme navy, wealth,…

plague. He becomes a beloved and well-respected king in the City of Thebes due to his actions. Oedipus also has many attitudes in this tragedy. His life shows him to be a tragic hero. He is considered a tragic hero because of a remarkable birth, his attaining greatness, and his major downfall. The first reason why Oedipus is a tragic hero is his remarkable birth. Oedipus is the son of Laius and Jocasta, the king and queen of Thebes. Still as a baby, Laius was revealed a prophecy, which…

Oedipus the King, Oedipus and Creon are both seen as effective leaders; however, Oedipus was the most effective King of Thebes because he cares about his citizens, is responsible, and he is respected by the citizens of Thebes. An effective leader displays sympathy for his/her people and genuinely cares about them. In Oedipus the King, Oedipus shows empathy towards the citizens of Thebes when he says, “But my spirit grieves for the city, for myself and all of you” (Sophocles lines 75-76).…

good person, good to his family and the people of Thebes. Creon used free will to try to avoid his fate. However, Creon has flaws that allow fate to come back and haunt him. Tragic heroes must be good in some way. It's a way for readers to attach to the tragic hero and feel sorry for him or her in the outcome of the play. Creon did this. He wanted Thebes to be free from enemies, so the city could be at peace. When Polyneices attacked Thebes, he thought…

came upon Thebes. Before going in to thebes. Oedipus had to solve a riddle from the mighty dragon, “Sphinx”. However, Oedipus solved the riddle.That lead to Sphinx death. Once the village knew about Oedipus killing Sphinx. He became King of Thebes. Oedipus married a beautiful woman. Her name was Jocasta. Oedipus and Jocasta were happily married, and had 1 boy, and 2 beautiful little girls. When Thebes found out that King Laius was murdered. A disease was spreading all throughout Thebes.…

story. This is the same with Antigone. The more the reader understands and morally or spiritually connects to the main character and their individual morals, the more they can decide which side they wish to take. This is the dilemma the people of Thebes must face. Some believe that Antigone is correct in burying her brother’s body. Others fear the wrath of the king and respect his power. Although the ancient Greeks were heavy believers in glory and the repercussions of their actions, they still…

Apollo, to break the curse on Thebes from the plague that could potentially wipe out the town. After reading this play I am shocked that Oedipus, a well-respected and known man, would have killed Laius, his father and previous ruler of Thebes. Throughout the play, Oedipus was blind to what he had done, blind to the truth of his identity, and even blinded of sight due to gouging out his own eyes. Oedipus was a character of great respect and honor in the town of Thebes.…

Although he may seem arrogant at times, Oedipus is working towards the good of Thebes. Oedipus tries to find the killer of Laius in order to relieve Thebes of its sickness. This redeeming quality musters pity for Oedipus because he is ultimately punished for beneficial actions. When Oedipus decrees “You shall see how I stand by you, as I should, to avenge the city and…