Oedipus and Inevitable Tragedy
As we all know, SophoclesĄŻ Oedipus is a greek tragedy. What is a greek tragedy you say? ... Tragedy stresses the vulnerability of human beings whose suffering is brought on by a combination of human and divine actions, but is generally undeserved with regard to its harshness. Many could argue that tragedy is avoidable, or that tragedy is in fact inevitable. ... Having too much pride was OedipusĄŻ tragic flaw. His downfall was definately not inevitable. All that would have been necessary is for Oedipus to have broadcast what he knew, by telling everyone that an oracle has told him that he is fated to kill his father and marry his mother.