The tragic hero is one of the most commonly used characters in current literature. The tragic hero made his first appearance with Sophocles, a Greek philosopher, in the 4th century BCE. Since then, it has been used in many literary styles: plays, epics, tragedies and novels. Why do so many authors today use the man living his life? The authors use the tragic hero's (SH Butcher) "struggles against fate" to help teach the audience certain moral values ​​they believe are necessary for life. Oedipus is blinded by his desire to defy fate. He lives his life “without trust or fear” (14), which leads him down the path of destruction. After the death of King Laius, Oedipus seeks to "dispel the stain" of Thebes to prevent his own death by the "same violent hand."(16) Oedipus is unaware that he is the murderer - trying to stop himself from killing his “father”. he runs to Thebes and kills his father. Oedipus, however, is so blinded by his lack of knowledge of his past; he believes that no one can harm him “or anyone who sees the light.” (23) Oedipus continues to struggle with the rationality of his fate, especially after discovering that he murdered his father and married his mother. His valiant efforts to save his father and avenge the death of King Laius end with Oedipus hurling “terrible curses” at him (37) as it all ends “in vain” (48). Ultimately, Oedipus realizes that it is better for him to live in permanent darkness where he can bask in true light. Sophocles uses Oedipus' struggle with fate to emphasize his moral position. Oedipus is determined to defy the destiny given to him and struggles to live a morally given life and struggles to live a morally righteous life. Othello is motivated by passionate actions above middle of paper.... ..the for parents who strive to give their children a better life, but it is also accessible to children whose parents are too demanding . Readers can visually see Troy's good intentions, which are brutally twisted and end in bad choices. Aristotle believed that "a man cannot become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall." These downfalls are precisely what will drive the pathos into the hearts and minds of readers. The character's moral compass reminds readers that they cannot completely blame him for his actions, but they cannot simply forgive him by attributing it to shortsightedness, intense passions, the complexities of life, or the jealousy of living. His destiny always pushes him into pain and disaster, ultimately rewarding him with conflict and suffering. AchebeFences; WilsonOedipus rex; Sophocles Othello; Shakespeare