Oedipus, Seven Against Thebes & Medea Oscar Wilde once said, "There are two tragedies in life. The first is not getting what you want. The second is getting what you want." This paradoxal statement, when examined, can be found to have some truth in almost everyone's life. It is particularly valid in the works Seven Against Thebes, Medea, and Oedipus The King. A closer look at these works will show how these two statements truly can destroy a character. In Aeschylus's Seven Against Thebes, the truth to Wilde's statement is very evident. Once the king dies, it becomes clear to Polynius and Eteocles what they want. The goal for both of them is to become king. It is decided that Eteocles will become the king, while Polynius will become leader of the army. This decision shows one aspect of the meaning of Wilde's quote. Both brothers wanted to be....

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