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Over 2,000 years ago, one of the most celebrated dramatic works in the world was born: Oedipus the King. So remarkable was this piece, that even now this play is still discussed and performed. This essay attempts to show why this may be, by pointing out the features that may have contributed to the play's enduring worth and significance. First to be mentioned is the question raised in the play of whether it is Fate, Free Will or perhaps both, that play the most crucial part in the tragic undoing of the protagonist Oedipus. In considering the involvement of Free Will, the Harmatia or 'tragic flaw' of Oedipus's character, namely his pride and the traits stemming from such, will be examined. In doing such, the techniques used to illustrate these characteristics and their effect on Oedipus's eventual ruin will be analyzed. These devices, namely use of dialogue and an...

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