In a well developed essay (compelling title, introduction, thesis, body. conclusion, relevant quotes, 500 word minimum) answer ONE of the following questions. Be sure to carefully proofread your work to eliminate errors and use textual evidence to support your claims. Make sure any ideas that are not 100% your own are properly cited using MLA format.
1-Who do you think is responsible for the horrible downfall and tragedy of Oedipus? Likely suspects include: The Gods, Apollo, Fate, his own hubris, Tiresias, Jocasta, Laius and the Sphinx.
2-Part of Oedipus’s quest involved solving riddles. For example, the riddle of the sphinx, the riddle of his own birth, the riddle of who killed Laius. In what ways could the play be said to be about the riddle of existence?
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