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This 5 page paper compares the differences and the similarities in the Roman and Greek versions of the tale of Oedipus. The paper argues that Seneca’s version is much darker in language, tone and content than that of Sophocles. The bibliography cotes 2 sources.
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version, however, a later version is that by Seneca; the Roman version. Within these two telling of the take there are many similarities and many differences. Fate is important
in both of these works, indeed they were both written at times when the worship of many gods took place and both civilisations saw themselves as the pinnacle of human
achievement. However, when we look at the two works they have a different interpretation with Sophacles being lighter and using the work and the fates to convey human emotion and
an easier interpretation, By comparison Senacas version is much darker, with a greater depiction of human emotion in the chanters themselves. Fate is said to be fickle, but if
we are to understand the meanings of some of the classic Greek literature as well as being fickle it can be seen as being a very stubborn and even unavoidable,
this is similar to the Roman portrayal. It can even be seen as engineering its occurrence through it revelation. This can be interpreted in two ways, the first being that
any prophecy once told can become self fulfilling due to its subconscious influence on those who have heard it. Alternatively, it may be seen as an unavoidable force, which we
are destined to fight against, but will ultimately fail. If we look at Sophocles writing in Oedipus then we can see it is the later which is seen as the
role of fate. Oedipus is a man whos whole life appears to be controlled by the fates, even though he looks to be in control himself. The role of
fate is intangible but in this work needs to be personified in order for us to see what is fated and how, despite all actions it cannot be avoided. The
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