Analysis of Two Dramas

OEDIPUS and OTHELO

Oedipus and Othello are considered as tragic heroes who were ruled with pride , power , and the inability to discern facts from lies . They are also impulsive in bestowing judgment unfortunately mostly to the people they care most about . Oedipus blinded himself after learning that he killed his own birth father , King Laius in self defense when they fought over who was to go first in a crossroad in Daulia , and married his mother , Queen Jocasta . Ohello on the other hand , believed that he will never be betrayed by his

people because of his powerful position as the General of the armies in Venice . But to some twist of fate , both characters ended up in such dejected state of lifelong blindness for Oedipus and death for Othello

They are men of pride . Oedipus refused to believe that he was his father 's killer after the prophet explained so . Teriresias , the prophet recounted many times that Oedipus has already fulfilled his fate based on the prophecy given to his parents when he was born - that he will slay his father and after , marry his own birth mother . He vowed that he will hunt for the murderer of the Theban King even discounting the pleas of his wife and mother , Queen Jocasta not to do so . Oedipus : I solemnly forbid the people of this country , where power and throne are mine , ever to receive that man or speak to him , no matter who he is , or let him join in...