Man is composed of many different characteristics: some may be a positive influence on his personage, while others have obvious negative impacts. Yet, sometimes a potentially positive characteristic may cause his eventual downfall. This concept can be directly related to the story of Oedipus. Aristotle stated, “the tragic hero falls into bad fortune because of some flaw in his character of the kind found in men of high reputation and good fortune such as Oedipus.” …showed first 75 words of 568 total…

…showed last 75 words of 568 total…were beneficial-based on highly respected attitudes of pride and determination. The story of Oedipus shows that sometimes, what is generally thought of as a positive characteristic may lead to one’s downfall. Oedipus was proud and determined, but if he had not acted on these feelings, he would not have sealed his fate of fulfilling the prophecy. If Oedipus had reacted differently, he may have avoided the “evil death-in-life in misery” he cursed upon himself.