Tragedy

Life often hands you unexpected situations that leave you in shock. Sometime the situation is a surprise and it is good but other times it is a tragedy. A couple weekends ago a friend's mom died by falling down the stairs. She was fine till she went to the hospital the next morning and died. Tragedy had struck. Their whole lives and family dynamic would change in a flash. They have to come to a realization that things have just changed drastically and they have to figure out a plan to carry on. It helps to stick together and everyone has to do there part to stay strong. It is a very hard situation to handle but life shocks you in what it throws at you. Oedipus's life turns when he realizes he has killed his father and slept with his mother. He has committed murder and incest. He has had children with his mother. His city is dying of the plague he has caused and his mother has killed herself because of all these occurrences. Oedipus is dealing with it in a harsh manner by gouging his eyes out with a pin, therefore becoming blind. He has support from Creon but does what is best for his city by exiling himself in Thebes. Tough times call for people to come together and try their hardest to comfort all who is hurt. Tragedies bring horrible times but they also lead to strength. After you get a grip on the tragedy, become strong and carry on. Oedipus and all others experiencing tragedy do their best to stay strong and do what is right in their situation. Tragedy is a horrible downfall in someones life but they have to carry on.