Part one of term paper
Winnie Mandela, an international hero in the effort to achieve a multiracial democratic society, became both Nelson Madela’s wife and spokeswoman. Winnie fought for her beliefs relentlessly and eventually led herself to a life of pain. The parallel between Oedipus Rex and Winnie Mandela can be created, when considering the classic qual ...

Part two of term paper
... flaws eventually concluded her fame. Unfortunately, it is when we come into power that we must learn to handle the pressure. Often, as in the case of both Mandela and Oedipus, a sudden raise to power can cause an abuse of this power. Oedipus acknowledged this fault when his children are told, "Abide in modesty so may you live the happy life your father did not have" (Sophocles 79). He also displays this abuse of power when he accuses Creon of conspiring against him. "I’ve caught him in a plot, a ...