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Oedipus The Perfect Tragic Hero

t the start of the play, and even the temples where Jocasta goes are found right outside the palace doors. When Oedipus was summoned to hear the messenger’s news he came out through the doors of the palace instead of leading them inside. The attendant goes outside from the palace to describe what had just taken place inside to the chorus, whom represented the people of Thebes. In the end, Oedipus is not immediately sent away from Thebes. Instead, he is led into his own home, the palace.The most obvious use of the three unties was the Unity of Character. Oedipus, and only Oedipus, is the sole main character. The whole play revolves around him. If it was not for him there would not be a play, if any less was not possible. Even if he was not the main character, at least his personality had to be used. It was his ambition for the truth that led him from one thing to another into the final realization of his mistakes. Furthermore, it was his acceptance of his consequences that made him a tragic hero....

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