Similarities Between Oedipus Rex And The Kite Runner

Fate versus Destiny: Is divine justice righteous when fate or destiny is present? Oedipus Rex and The Kite Runner are both profound works of literature that share two immensely universal themes, those themes being fate/free will and divine justice. These two themes are quite prominent throughout both pieces of writing and serve to facilitate a very humanistic connection between the audience and the story. Although both of these stories consist of the two themes mentioned, they each express them in a unique fashion. Oedipus Rex focuses more so on the concept of fate whereas The Kite Runner emphasizes the concept of freewill. This contrast of theme utilization is also present regarding the theme of divine justice and is intrinsic to the†¦show more content†¦The author presents Amir as someone with complete control over his actions and free-will through the use of phrases such as â€Å"almost said something† and â€Å"my life may have turned out differently if I hadâ €  so one receives a strong sense of autonomy which displays Amir is responsible for his actions(Hosseini 61). Amir being â€Å"paralyzed† and being contemplative during the occurrence lets the reader know that there is no higher power at play and that Amir has complete free-will(Hosseini 61). Amir further accentuates the concept of free-will with his maturity and his determination at redemption which he arguably conquered. â€Å"I planted a fistful of crumpled money under the mattress†(Hosseini 207). This evidently displays Amir’s maturity due to the amiable act he commits. Through Amir’s own self-determination he redeems himself by rescuing and adopting Hassan’s son. Oedipus Rex also displays redemption, although quite differently. Oedipus’ fate is foretold by the gods and he tries quite desperately to escape said fate whereas Amir entirely determines his own fate. In Oedipus Rex, the author facilitates a sense of powerless in humankind via making Oedipus’ downfall inexorable. Despite Oedipus’ disempowerment he still attempts to redeem himself disregarding the fact that his fate was foretold by the higher powers that be. This makes Oedipus an immensely pitious character and quite frankly disempowersShow MoreRelatedSimilarities Between Oedipus Rex And The Kite Runner941 Words   |  4 PagesWhat similarities could current fiction novels possibly have with old Greek drama? Greek dramas and current day novels have more in common than anyone realizes. For example, there are many similarities between Sophocles’ play Oedipus Rex and Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. These similarities show how writing and entertainment have not completely changed despite how long it has been. One of the most important similarities is the theme. This essay will explore these two works by looking into theRead MoreAnalysis Of The Kite Runner And Oedipus Rex 1309 Words   |  6 Pagesmultiple genres, themes can still parallel each other regardless that they will appear in two altogether varying works conceived and written by very different authors and in distinctly separate timeframes. Even as The Kite Runner is written as a work of historical fiction and Oedipus Rex develops a well known and praised Greek tragedy, a theme of betrayal places itself throughout both. Literature demonstrates that morals can genuinely be learned through any method. In both pieces of literature, betrayalRead MoreTheme Of Betrayal In The Kite Runner1331 Words   |  6 Pagesliterature has multiple genres, themes can still parallel each other regardless of appearing in two altogether varying works very different authors of distinctly separate time frames conceive and write. Even as The Kite Runner is written as a work of historical fiction and Oedipus Rex develops a well known and praisable Greek tragedy, a theme of betrayal places itself throughout both. Literature demonstrates that morals can genuinely be learned through any method. In both pieces of literature, betrayalRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 Pagesthis edition. Finally, and most importantly, we express appreciation to our families for their ongoing patience and support, which is reflected in their willingness to share their time with this competing â€Å"labor of love† and to forgive our own gaps between common sense and common practice. David A. Whetten Kim S. Cameron PREFACE xxi This page intentionally left blank MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   ââ€"   The Critical Role of Management Skills The Importance of Competent Managers