Sophocles’ Oedipus the King recounts the woeful, fated downfall of the titular character. As the tragedy unwinds in torturous twists and turns, it traces Oedipus’ journey as he uncovers his true despicable history and recounts the honorable King’s descent into mad wretchedness. His tragic end, the texts seems to suggest, is his unavoidable destiny. … Continue reading Oedipus the King: Hopeless