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Tragic_dramatic irony in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
In his work of Oedipus Rex, Greek poet Sophocles had succeeded in weaving dramatic irony into the storyline applicable to multiple situations. Dramatic irony is a plot device in which the audience’s knowledge of events or individuals surpasses that of the characters.
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In his work of Oedipus Rex, Greek poet Sophocles had succeeded in weaving dramatic irony into the storyline applicable to multiple situations. Dramatic irony is a plot device in which the audience’s knowledge of events or individuals surpasses that of the characters.
Theme of madness in _Hamlet_ by Shakespeare
Shakespeare felt madness was an important theme because it symbolizes a great part of why this play is a tragedy. Hamlet was in love. He fell in love with a beautiful yet fragile woman.
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Shakespeare felt madness was an important theme because it symbolizes a great part of why this play is a tragedy. Hamlet was in love. He fell in love with a beautiful yet fragile woman.
Theme of delay_procrastination in_ Hamlet_ by Shakespeare
Procrastination is a significant theme in Hamlet. Hamlet's procrastinating (also called his "delay") is what sustains, dramatizes, and prolongs the plot of his revenge.
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Procrastination is a significant theme in Hamlet. Hamlet's procrastinating (also called his "delay") is what sustains, dramatizes, and prolongs the plot of his revenge.
The Wasps by Aristophanes- presentation
The Wasps is the fourth in chronological order of the eleven surviving plays by Aristophanes. It was produced at the Lenaia festival in 422 BC, during Athens' short-lived respite from the Peloponnesian War. 
 
As in his other early plays, Aristophanes satirizes the Athenian general and demagogue Cleon. He also ridicules the law courts, one of the institutions that provided Cleon his power. The play has been thought to exemplify Old Comedy
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The Wasps is the fourth in chronological order of the eleven surviving plays by Aristophanes. It was produced at the Lenaia festival in 422 BC, during Athens' short-lived respite from the Peloponnesian War. 
 
As in his other early plays, Aristophanes satirizes the Athenian general and demagogue Cleon. He also ridicules the law courts, one of the institutions that provided Cleon his power. The play has been thought to exemplify Old Comedy
Oedipus Trilogy by Sophocles- Presentation
The story of Oedipus is the subject of Sophocles' tragedy Oedipus Rex, which is followed in the narrative sequence by Oedipus at Colonus and then Antigone. Together, these plays make up Sophocles' three Theban plays. Oedipus represents two enduring themes of Greek myth and drama: the flawed nature of humanity and an individual's role in the course of destiny in a harsh universe.
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The story of Oedipus is the subject of Sophocles' tragedy Oedipus Rex, which is followed in the narrative sequence by Oedipus at Colonus and then Antigone. Together, these plays make up Sophocles' three Theban plays. Oedipus represents two enduring themes of Greek myth and drama: the flawed nature of humanity and an individual's role in the course of destiny in a harsh universe.
Theme of damnation in_ Dr Faustus_ by Christopher Marlowe
Themes in Doctor Faustus The major critical debate in Doctor Faustus concerns the title character’s damnation, namely why Faustus sells his soul to the devil despite enormous evidence that hell exists, multiple warnings from Mephistophilis and other characters, and numerous opportunities to repent to God.
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Themes in Doctor Faustus The major critical debate in Doctor Faustus concerns the title character’s damnation, namely why Faustus sells his soul to the devil despite enormous evidence that hell exists, multiple warnings from Mephistophilis and other characters, and numerous opportunities to repent to God.
Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, and Aristotle's concept of tragedy
Greek tragedy was a form of theatre in ancient Greece which the ancient philosopher Aristotle defined as “an imitation of an action of high importance, complete and of some amplitude; in language enhanced by distinct and varying beauties; acted not narrated; by means of pity and fear effecting its purgation of these emotions.”
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Greek tragedy was a form of theatre in ancient Greece which the ancient philosopher Aristotle defined as “an imitation of an action of high importance, complete and of some amplitude; in language enhanced by distinct and varying beauties; acted not narrated; by means of pity and fear effecting its purgation of these emotions.”
Notes on Oedipus Trilogy by Sophocles
The myth of Oedipus — which also appears briefly in Homer — represents the story of a man's doomed attempt to outwit fate. Sophocles' tragedy dramatizes Oedipus' painful discovery of his true identity, and the despairing violence the truth unleashes in him.
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The myth of Oedipus — which also appears briefly in Homer — represents the story of a man's doomed attempt to outwit fate. Sophocles' tragedy dramatizes Oedipus' painful discovery of his true identity, and the despairing violence the truth unleashes in him.
The Role of Chorus in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
The role of chorus in Oedipus Rex is very significant. They provide atmosphere, underscore the tragic action. They also play role as a character being a peace maker and instill a sense of fear or suspense in the audience.
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The role of chorus in Oedipus Rex is very significant. They provide atmosphere, underscore the tragic action. They also play role as a character being a peace maker and instill a sense of fear or suspense in the audience.
Spirit of renaissance in _Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe
All these willful assertions of Dr. Faustus reveal the Renaissance spirit in which he has unbridled aspiration of worldliness and this very spirit shapes him discarding God and all the religious and moral principles. For this, Faustus sells his soul and buys eternal damnation which is absolutely an ugly bargaining from his side.
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All these willful assertions of Dr. Faustus reveal the Renaissance spirit in which he has unbridled aspiration of worldliness and this very spirit shapes him discarding God and all the religious and moral principles. For this, Faustus sells his soul and buys eternal damnation which is absolutely an ugly bargaining from his side.