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One of the most popular Greek tragedies was ''Oedipus Rex''. This type of tragedy was in the form of a play created by Sophocles.<ref>Stevenson, Daniel C. "Works by Sophocles." <i>The Internet Classic Archive</i>. N.p., 1994-2009. Web. <http://classics.mit.edu/Browse/browse-Sophocles.html></ref> Although tragedy involves a Theban king having an incestuous relationship with his mother which eventually results in marriage. The king also makes it his mission to kill his father and succeeds in doing so. Sigmund Freud was most famous for his contribution to Oedipus Rex because it formed the psychological concept of the Oedipus complex. The Oedipus complex served as the theoretical reasoning behind the king’s actions. This well-known tragedy creates a major trademark in the history is because it was greatly celebrated, and displayed the true characteristics of what composes a tragedy: anguish and distress. <ref>Tearle, Oliver . "A Brief History of Tragedy." <i>Interesting Literature</i>. N.p., 1 May 2013. Web. <http://interestingliterature.com/2013/05/01/a-brief-history-of-tragedy></ref> | One of the most popular Greek tragedies was ''Oedipus Rex''. This type of tragedy was in the form of a play created by Sophocles.<ref>Stevenson, Daniel C. "Works by Sophocles." <i>The Internet Classic Archive</i>. N.p., 1994-2009. Web. <http://classics.mit.edu/Browse/browse-Sophocles.html></ref> Although tragedy involves a Theban king having an incestuous relationship with his mother which eventually results in marriage. The king also makes it his mission to kill his father and succeeds in doing so. Sigmund Freud was most famous for his contribution to Oedipus Rex because it formed the psychological concept of the Oedipus complex. The Oedipus complex served as the theoretical reasoning behind the king’s actions. This well-known tragedy creates a major trademark in the history is because it was greatly celebrated, and displayed the true characteristics of what composes a tragedy: anguish and distress. <ref>Tearle, Oliver . "A Brief History of Tragedy." <i>Interesting Literature</i>. N.p., 1 May 2013. Web. <http://interestingliterature.com/2013/05/01/a-brief-history-of-tragedy></ref> | ||
== Main | == The Main Form of Tragedy == | ||
* Play — A drama where a performance is given to an audience showing the [[ protagonist ]] undergoing sorrowful circumstances. Plays often evoke desolation in its audience.<ref>Armstrong, Linda, Mary Dieterich, and Sarah M. Anderson. "Glossary of Technical Terms." <i>Common Core: Types of Text</i>. Quincy, IL: Mark Twain Media, Inc., 2014. 41. Print.</ref> | * Play — A drama where a performance is given to an audience showing the [[ protagonist ]] undergoing sorrowful circumstances. Plays often evoke desolation in its audience.<ref>Armstrong, Linda, Mary Dieterich, and Sarah M. Anderson. "Glossary of Technical Terms." <i>Common Core: Types of Text</i>. Quincy, IL: Mark Twain Media, Inc., 2014. 41. Print.</ref> | ||