"Oedipus the King" is a tragedy. A tragedy is defined as a dramatic or literary work in which the principal character engages in a morally significant struggle ending in ruin or profound disappointment. Sophocles uses many techniques to create the feelings of fear and pity in his readers. This in turn creates an excellent tragedy. The play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, displays many qualities that make it an immense Greek tragedy. According to definition …showed first 75 words of 1481 total…

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