Submitted by crazyclown on October 15, 2007

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Oedipus

Oedipus as a Tragic Hero
According to Wikipedia, tragedy is any event with a sad and unfortunate outcome, but the term also applies specifically in Western culture to a form of drama defined by Aristotle characterized by seriousness and dignity and involving a great person who experiences a reversal of fortune. The tragic hero of a story is a needed element to cause pity and fear of the audience.

The concept of tragic hero is very important in the construction of tragedy. It is the main cause of pity and fear. The tragic hero is a character between the two extremes; he is neither virtuous nor evil. At the same time, this character is better than the ordinary men...

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