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Oedipus Rex test, Plot Exam Questions And Answers 100% Solved
Prologue; What problems face the people of Thebes?
plague, pestilence, stillborn children
Prologue; Why did they have to come to Oedipus?
They are seeking out his help because he is wise.
He solved the Sphinx's Riddle.
Prol...
Oedipus Rex test, Plot Exam Questions And
Answers 100% Solved
Prologue; What problems face the people of Thebes?
plague, pestilence, stillborn children
Prologue; Why did they have to come to Oedipus?
They are seeking out his help because he is wise.
He solved the Sphinx's Riddle.
Prologue: What did the riddle of the sphinx have to do with the ascension of Oedipus to the throne?
It was his prize= by answering the riddle he became king.
Prologue: What has Oedipus already done to help the people of Thebes?
Sent Creon to get answers from the Oracle at Delphi.
Prologue: What news does Creon bring to Oedipus?
Someone Killed Laois.
The killer was still living in Thebes.
Prologue: How did the former king Laius die?
He was attacked by Highwaymen on the road to Thebes.
Prologue: How does Oedipus react to this news?
He is eager to help.
Prologue: What does Oedipus pledge to do?
He pledges to avenge the king's death, to find the killer.
The Parados
opening song performed by the chorus ( gives some thoughts related to the main theme)
Parados: What does the chorus describe in the Parados?
The Bad things happening in thebes.
Parados: To whom does the chorus pray for assistance
They pray to the gods ( Athena, Artemis, Zeus, Apollo)
Scene 1 (aka Episode 1):
dialogue between characters
Scene 1: What demands does Oedipus make on the people of Thebes regarding the mystery of Laois
death?
If you know something speak, you will be richly rewarded.
, Scene 1: What punishment does he promise the murderer and his allies?
exile
Scene 1: Why does Oedipus seem to take Laois murder so personally?
It is how he got the position of king.
Scene 1: Who has Oedipus sent for and why?
Teiresias, he is a blind prophet.
Scene 1: Is Teiresias helpful in the investigation?
no, he will not share what he knows.
Scene 1: What charge does Tiresias level at Oedipus?
He says he is the killer of the king.
Scene 1: How does Oedipus React?
Anger/Slander: sent Teiresias out of city.
Scene 1: What fate does Teiresias prophisize for Oedipus
Punished=married mom, killed father
Scene 1: Of what does Oedipus accuse Teiresias and Creon?
working together to overthrow Oedipus.
Ode 1
chorus gives a short summary of the events in the previous episode.
Ode: What does the chorus worry about?
That the killer is still out there.
Ode 1: With whom does the chorus side?
Oedipus
Scene 2: Of what is Creon aware of at the start of the scene?
He is aware that Oedipus accused him of upserping the throne.
Scene 2: How does Oedipus greet Creon?
Yelling/Anger
Scene 2: According to Oedipus, what is Creon's goal?
To become king.
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