The Character Change of Oedipus The character Oedipus in Sophocles’ drama Oedipus the King goes through an unfortunate but necessary character change. From a prideful, heroic king at the beginning of the play, to a tyrant in denial towards the middle, and finally to a fearful, condemned man, humbled by his tragic fate, Oedipus’ change personifies that which makes an unforgettable drama. When Oedipus is first introduced, he appears to be a confident, valiant hero …showed first 75 words of 1872 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1872 total…that he was a master dramatist with this play. No part of the change of Oedipus’ character could have been omitted for it would have severely affected the significance of the play. From a prideful, heroic king at the beginning of the play, to a tyrant in denial towards the middle, and finally to a fearful, condemned man, humbled by his tragic fate, Oedipus’ change personifies that which makes an unforgettable drama. Bibliography Oedipus Rex