Oedipus’s fate is set. The tragic prophecy will / has come true whether he recognizes it or not. In other words, his life’s fate is already in the gods’ hands. However, where does Oedipus exercise free will? What major decision does he make for himself and why?
Avoid a lengthy summary of the play. Write as though your reader has already
read the entire play. Use evidence from the play in forms of quick quotes or paraphrases to support your claims.
Use at least three outside sources from a website, book, or database article where criticisms (scholarly reviews or discussions) are published.
Try the databases in library.mtsac.edu
Try scholar.google.com
Find background on Greek plays or
Find background on Sophocles or
Find some published critical analyses that help support your
claim(s)
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