The mythological critic easily evaluates the written version of Oedipus the King, finding the prevalent mythological or archetypal characteristics in the text as well as common hero characteristics in Oedipus. The myth begins with a journey as Oedipus arrives in Thebes from his home in Corinth as the son of King Plybus. The ideas of heaven and hell are visible in the text. A heavenly atmosphere is presented upon the arrival of Oedipus in Thebes …showed first 75 words of 496 total…

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