Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

Being Human: Consider Oedipus’ attempts to outrun prophecy: what does Sophocles seem to be arguing, through the play, about human potential and limitations? Support your argument by discussing only events and lines from the play.

The essay should be focused on making a debatable claim about the question above; informational essays or essays consisting of summary are not appropriate. The claim should be supported with discussion of specific passages from the text(s) on which the essay is focused which is Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. Write the essay in 800 words.