important lessons that many civilization still base their own laws and ethics. Among those lessons are the Greek values. These values are practiced by the ancient Greeks and our generation today. In this paper we will look closely how the play Oedipus the King, written by Sophocles, reflects some of the values discussed in class. Among these values are the following: Arête (translated as “virtue” or “being the best you can be”), Hamartia (people refer to as the “tragic flaw” of the hero), Kalokagathia
play "Oedipus Rex", primarily, it is Oedipus' pride and arrogance that precipitate his ignorance towards other characters in the play. This ignorance, which is a direct result from Oedipus having commanding ascendancy over his subjects, results in Oedipus disregarding what others, who are often supportive of Oedipus, have to say. If Oedipus were to pay heed to the guidance and counseling from others, perhaps he could have attained free-will rather than succumbing to fate; however, Oedipus allowed
translation of Oedipus the King presents a critical analysis by Bernard Knox exploring the importance and significance of this ancient Greek tragedy. A sense of connection to the character and the relevance of the plot to the audiences’ lives yield a meaningful and lasting impression. The celebrated Greek tragedian, Sophocles, effectively employs a wide range of storytelling techniques to explore universal questions and fears experienced by individuals throughout history. Oedipus the King is still recognised