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In ancient Greek culture, theatre was used as much as entertainment as it was to cleanse the minds of its people. In the play Oedipus, the author reveals major character flaws in the main character to help convey meaning in his work. These flaws lead to the character’s downfall and serves as a lesson to its audience.
Oedipus had developed various characteristics throughout the play. As the man who had solved the riddle of the Sphinx, Oedipus was immediately showered with love and admiration by the people of Thebes. Immediately, he was crowned the King of Thebes and was called “[the] greatest in all men’s eyes” (40) and “[the] noblest of men” (46). Oedipus embraced all of his power and his loyal subjects graciously, yet began to show characteristics of pride and arrogance. He was now a king and he thought, rightfully so because of his intellect and strength. As a king, he now demanded whatever he wanted at his whim, quickly angered by the mere thought of someone......

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