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Blindness Motif in Hamlet and Oedipus Rex

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In both Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex,” the motif of blindness primarily serves to

A

They emphasize the unpredictable nature of fate and its impact on human perception.

B

They illustrate the theme of ignorance versus insight in their protagonists’ journeys.

C

They use it as a metaphor for societal lack of vision leading to tragic consequences.

D

They highlight the physical vulnerabilities that lead to each hero’s downfall.

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