Giving examples, write a five paragraph essay in MLA format in which you discuss the relevance of the play, Oedipus the King (Rex), to our contemporary society

Explain how Oedipus’ own actions bring about his downfall in Oedipus the King?  
August 2, 2019
Was the King and Queen of Corinth wrong for not telling Oedipus he was adopted? Why or Why not? What would you do in that situation? When is the right time to tell a child they are adopted or not?
August 2, 2019

Giving examples, write a five paragraph essay in MLA format in which you discuss the relevance of the play, Oedipus the King (Rex), to our contemporary society

Question Description

Oedipus Rex (The King) by Sophocles

Attempt one of the following tasks (30 points):

  1. Giving examples, write a five paragraph essay in MLA format in which you discuss the relevance of the play, Oedipus the King (Rex), to our contemporary society (25 points_5 points for each paragraph).
  2. In the space below, write a five paragraph essay in which you discuss one specific theme as evidenced in the play, Oedipus The King (25 points_5 points for each paragraph).

(Hint; intro –Background information and a clear thesis. Body_three body paragraphs; in each paragraph give adequate specific examples to justify your argument. Concluding paragraph-restate thesis and provide your opinion. Also, each of the above essays should have a works cited page with at least four scholarly sources-5 points).