Thebes

features a boy who was born into nobility and cursed to kill his biological father and marry his mother. The curse was placed on King Laius who had done an unforgivable sin to the son of King Pelops who reigned over Pisa. An oracle warns King Laius of Thebes that his wife, Jocasta, will bear a son who will one day kill him and bear children with his own biological mother. As Jocasta gives birth to the boy, Laius acts to defeat the oracle's prophecy. Laius drives a spike through the child's…

In the play Antigone by Sophocles, Creon has recently been appointed as king of Thebes due to the recent deaths of his nephews, Polyneices and Eteocles. Although he is new to the throne, he proves himself to be an extraordinarily well rounded king, simultaneously being reasonable, fair, and good to the City of Thebes, as well as his own family. Through his actions and words it is as clear that he wants simply the best for those around him. He also makes decisions for the interest of not only…

years old. Alexander was a villain because he destroyed cities, killed thousands of people, and sold many women and children into thralldom. Alexander destroyed and conquered many cities during his rule of power. For one, he massacred the city of Thebes because they had rebelled against Alexander’s rule. Alexander also destroyed the Persian capital of Persepolis. Alexander The Great ransacked Persepolis and burned it to the ground. Of course with desecrating villages people would be bound to…

Oedipus in Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus the King and Kreon in Sophocles’ tragedy Antigone are two kings of the same city, Thebes. These two main characters rule the city in two different periods with different needs. Oedipus has to face the plague that is weakening Thebes. Kreon, on the other hand, has to deal with the issues of the city right after Oedipus’s departure. Despite their completely different ways of leading, Oedipus impulsive and emotional, Kreon more calm and logical, both of them…

acknowledge privilege in some way. The same holds true for Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus. Both of these ancient Greek tragedies, written by Sophocles, center around Oedipus; a man born into one royal family of Thebes, but is raised into the royal family of Corinth to later return to Thebes and begin ruling there. His whole life he was surrounded by privilege and in the end, it leads to his downfall. Being born into privilege can have drastic, damaging effects on one’s life. A common…

across a caravan when he was running away from home. The people of Thebes praise him because he was clever solved the Sphinx's riddle. He is very motivated in finding the murderer of King Laius. He is very selfish and arrogant, thinking he's better than everyone. He is very ignorant and refuses to believe the prophecies until it is too late. Jocasta: The wife and biological mother of Oedipus. She if offered to Oedipus after he saves Thebe. She likes to keep peace, she stops Oedipus and Creon…

In the story, “Antigone”, the king of Thebes does not have the best representation of how a king is supposed to rule. Creon is not the type of king many people would hope to have as their ruler. Although Creon is very prideful; his pride will soon catch up to him in the end. The unforgettable king of Thebes, Creon, is arrogant, self-centered, and he does not treat the people of his kingdom the way they should be treated. Creon shows many signs of prejudism throughout the story. As a ruler,…

In Oedipus Rex, Oedipus saved Thebes and became king, but he was still ruined. One should learn from Oedipus and not presume you've won until die happy. The theme from this quote is “if you try to defy the gods and trick your fate by being too confident, karma and the gods will come to tear you down.” The theme is evident in both Antigone, and Oedipus Rex. Oedipus enters Oedipus Rex once again to try to save Thebes. He says, “And therefore I have come myself to hear you- I, Oedipus who bear the…

Patricide. A disaster destined from the beginning of a lonely abandoned childhood. A couple months ago, the king of Thebes, Oedipus stepped down as leader and raked both his eyes. One may just how exactly did this misfortune unfold? Not long ago, Oedipus arrived to Thebes unknown to anyone, while everyone was under the curse of the Sphinx. He solved the riddle and became king of Thebes. During his reign, as many of you are aware, a plague arose, which gradually destroyed the city. In an attempt…

Oidipous, Seven Against Thebes, Antigone, and Oidipous at Colonus. He won first price at the festival of the City of Dionysia for his tragedy Seven Against Thebes. It uses the chorus a lot more than Sophocles’ three plays and also has longer chunks of dialogue. People in those days were willing to watch these types of plays all day because it was their only form of entertainment. • Eteocles – Eteocles, a character most present in Aeschylus’s tragedy Seven Against Thebes, is a great example,…