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Oedipus the King
There are moments that we may think of ourselves as invincible and smarter than what is already decided. ... In Oedipus the King, written by Sophocles, both of these problems are noticed in the character, Oedipus. ... Oedipus’ single flaw that is pointed out is excessive pride. ... Oedipus the King is a tragedy. ... He is the hero and king of Thebes, but because of his fate, he ends up being blind in exile.
Oedipus runs from his own homeland including his mother and father. ... Oedipus still has doubts so he goes to Delphi where he is told the truth, but not the identity of his real parents.


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