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Rather than reducing the tragedy of *Oedipus the King* to a single "fatal flaw" of the title character, consider it an example of "hamartia". ... Examples of these errors: (1) after receiving the oracle, Laius and Jocasta expose instead of kill Oedipus; (2) shepherd takes pity on the newborn and doesnt expose him; (3) Polybus and Merope dont tell Oedipus hes adopted; etc. ... The two inscriptions at either entrace of Apollos temple at Delphi (which is featured as the Delphic Oracle in *Oedipus*) translate as "nothing in excess" and "know thyself". However, Oedipus fails to follow these two VERY good pieces of advice. ... However, Oedipus is unable to realize the truth of himself. ... Either of these can be (if greatly simplified) Oedipus "fatal flaw".
Rather than reducing the tragedy of *Oedipus the King* to a single "fatal flaw" of the title character, consider it an example of "hamartia". ... Examples of these errors: (1) after receiving the oracle, Laius and Jocasta expose instead of kill Oedipus; (2) shepherd takes pity on the newborn and doesnt expose him; (3) Polybus and Merope dont tell Oedipus hes adopted; etc. ... The two inscriptions at either entrace of Apollos temple at Delphi (which is featured as the Delphic Oracle in *Oedipus*) translate as "nothing in excess" and "know thyself". However, Oedipus fails to follow these two VERY good pieces of advice.
Approximate Word count = 1085
Approximate Pages = 4.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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