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Read the summary of Oedipus on this page and answer the following in your notes.
1. What is missing from this summary? (Cite at least two specific examples)
2. Do you prefer this version or Sophocles play? (Explain why)
1. What is missing from this summary? (Cite at least two specific examples)
2. Do you prefer this version or Sophocles play? (Explain why)
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