Oedipus is a tragic hero because he is not perfect, and has tragic flaws. Oedipus is an important and influential king whose tragic flaws are excessive pride, and has errors in judgment. His pride is revealed in his belief that he is greater than the gods, and he is capable of establishing his own destiny apart from the gods' control or help. To explain, Oedipus is given away at birth because of his fate to murder his father and marry his mother. Later on, Oedipus leaves his home in Corinth and kills his real father, without knowing.As well as murdering his father, Oedipus becomes involved in a unintentional incestuous relationship with his mother. Oedipus’s decision to leave Corinth leads to his downfall, because he tries to run away from fate, and instead runs straight for it. Oedipus' pride is revealed when he says, "But I came, Oedipus, who knew nothing, and I stopped her. I solved the riddle by my wit alone" (Oed. exodus. strophe 1. 433-35). Oedipus falls from his power and kingly status, and he takes fault for his actions and leaves the city of
Oedipus is a tragic hero because he is not perfect, and has tragic flaws. Oedipus is an important and influential king whose tragic flaws are excessive pride, and has errors in judgment. His pride is revealed in his belief that he is greater than the gods, and he is capable of establishing his own destiny apart from the gods' control or help. To explain, Oedipus is given away at birth because of his fate to murder his father and marry his mother. Later on, Oedipus leaves his home in Corinth and kills his real father, without knowing.As well as murdering his father, Oedipus becomes involved in a unintentional incestuous relationship with his mother. Oedipus’s decision to leave Corinth leads to his downfall, because he tries to run away from fate, and instead runs straight for it. Oedipus' pride is revealed when he says, "But I came, Oedipus, who knew nothing, and I stopped her. I solved the riddle by my wit alone" (Oed. exodus. strophe 1. 433-35). Oedipus falls from his power and kingly status, and he takes fault for his actions and leaves the city of