Of all the other texts that we've read so far, The Origins of Oedipus The King gives a more distinct contrast than any other protagonist. To put it out there, his hamartia (tragic flaw) has been foreshadowed during the first part of the play as he puts too much hubris (overconfidence) in his reign. Unlike other texts, this text gives vivid information by having more characters in the story talk together as a whole in order for the readers to comprehend the storyline.
Oedipus's hamartia comes from his hubris and his intellectual mind in solving riddles and outplay the prophecy of Delphi's. Oedipus does not believe the blind prophet and accuses him that he is the murder and such fear grows toward Creon, his kinsman, that he was the one who was plotting this with the blind prophet. In protecting his throne, he neglects and brings fault upon the people who wishes to protect him.
The skirmish between Tiresias, Creon, and Oedipus are the prime example of catharsis as they all tend to fight for something. The intense emotion of these people brings pathos in the palace and brings forth more fear upon the people of Thebes.
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