Oedipus Rex: The Character Of Oedipus

Series: Humanities Series (Ebec)

Duration: 31

Genre: Educational

Creator: Encyclopedia Britanica Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Analyzes Oedipus' character and actions in terms of Aristotle's theory of the 'fatal flaw' in all tragic characters. Presents important scenes from the drama to show character development., Uses selected scenes to trace Oedipus' search for the killer of Laius, his predecessor as king of Thebes, and his discovery that he is the murderer. Reviews Aristotle's explanation that Oedipus' own character is at fault for his trouble and offers a contrary one involving the gods as agents acting to determine man's fate.

Complete Record: Analyzes Oedipus' character and actions in terms of Aristotle's theory of the 'fatal flaw' in all tragic characters. Presents important scenes from the drama to show character development., Uses selected scenes to trace Oedipus' search for the killer of Laius, his predecessor as king of Thebes, and his discovery that he is the murderer. Reviews Aristotle's explanation that Oedipus' own character is at fault for his trouble and offers a contrary one involving the gods as agents acting to determine man's fate., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.