Oedipus Rex Essay

  1. Write an essay on Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. Is Oedipus to blame? Using events from the play what can we say about free-will and responsibility? Lastly, how much does fate play a role in what transpires in the play? Be thorough in your response.

 Write a 3-4pg. essay on one of the following topics. Be persuasive in outlining your criticism/interpretation. One must incorporate 1-2 sources from scholarly journals in addition to the play itself. Must adhere to MLA guidelines.  

This is a first-year College midterm, so write accordingly.