Gods vs. Mortals in Oedipus Rex & The Bacchae

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Despite their efforts, or perhaps in effect to them, the fate that Apollo determines is fulfilled. The god succeeds in killing the city's rulers- King Laius and queen Jocasta. As a result of the atrocious chain of events, the new king Oedipus is blind and exiled, and the royal family's reputation is destroyed...
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Resultantly, Apollo annihilates the ruling family members, as well as the lives of its future generations. After Oedipus becomes the king, a horrible plague begins to torment Thebes. As king, he is very ambitious and passionate about restoring health to his city...
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