Exposure to Tragedy in Sophocles Oedipus the King

Sophocles background influenced him to write the drama Oedipus the king. One important influence on the story was his exposer to tragedy all around him. Jeffrey buller in â€Å"Sophocles† told us that Sophocles learned the art form of tragedy from Aeschylus. Sophocles later went to the Great Dionysus a competition for the greatest tragedy and won first place over Aeschylus. Also, Sophocles shows tragedy in the play by telling us about the legend the heard while he grew up (Buller 2-4).Similarly, Oedipus in â€Å"Oedipus the King† goes his whole live trying not to kill his father. He kills him and fails to realize it, until he tries to save his people by finding the killer which develops the tragedy that never had to happen if he didn’t want to save his people. In addition to his exposer, another influence on the story is the authors will to be different. Sophocles developed new ways to add to the art of plays by adding â€Å"†¦a third actor, scene paintin g and a slightly lager chorus† (Buller 11) He also makes Oedipus the main character and focuses on him as the individual hero. In â€Å"Oedipus the king† the whole theme is surrounded by Oedipus and his life. This background, together with a believable plot, convincing characterization, and important literary devices enables Sophocles in â€Å"Oedipus the king† to develop the theme that theme that the protagonist is blind of the truth and later becomes blind knowing the truth. To develop this theme, Sophocles’ creates a believable plot though anShow MoreRelatedEssay about Oedipus: Do Not Try to Control Your Fate1071 Words   |  5 Pageschooses to decide, the outcome of their choices and decisions will still result to their predetermined fate. Sophocles’ tragedy, Oedipus the King, demonstrates this statement throughout the play in the role of his tragic hero Oedipus. 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