After reading both Oedipus Rex and Fences I have found that pride is a main theme in both plays. Both Oedipus and Troy are blinded by pride. Even though the men are from completely different worlds they act the same. When presented with other points of view they both ignore it.
Another similarity is the father and son relationship. Oedipus relationship with his father is confusing because his “father” wasn’t even his father! He killed his real one. Troy has a strained relationship with his son but no killing is involved.
Both men are given a lot of responsibility. Oedipus is the king and protector of Thebes. Troy acts as the king of his household. Under this stress comes their downfall. Both pieces followed the main male character with underlying issues of self doubt.
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