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What type of play is Oedipus Rex? 
Greek tragedy 
 
 
When is this play from? 
5th century BC 
 
 
What is significant about this play? 
- an issue of morality and moral reasoning 
- serves as the prototype for tragedy 
-explores depth of human suffering and reaction 
- audience experiences growth in own understanding of what it means to be human 
-focus of the play is on Oedipus's self discovery 
 
 
Tragedy 
-dramatic art 
-int...
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Why were Greek dramas originally performed? What was this God in charge of? 
Greek dramas were originally performed honoring Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and rebirth. 
 
 
 
Briefly define "Tragedy". What does the word tragedy come from? 
Tragedy- a serious drama featuring a none, dignified protagonist who strives to achieve something but is ultimately defeated.; it is derived from the Greek "tragodia," meaning goat-song 
 
 
 
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What are the people of Thebes suffering from? 
A plague: cattle dying, women dying in labor, crops not growing, stillborn babies 
 
 
 
What does the Priest ask Oedipus to do? 
To find a way to uplift the plague as the people are suffering. 
 
 
 
What two reasons do the Thebans have for pleading to Oedipus for help? 
He has helped them in the past and Oedipus is well known/the king. 
 
 
 
What initial step does Oedipus indicate he has already t...
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Whom was Oedipus Rex raised by? - answerThe rulers of Corinth; Polybus and Merope 
Why did he leave Corinth and vow to never return? - answerHe heard a man say that he was 
adopted. He confronted his parents and he didn't trust their answer. He traveled to Delphi and 
learned of the prophecy. 
What happened to Oedipus on his way to Thebes? - answerRoad rage incident 
What was the state of Thebes as he arrived? - answerChaotic due to th...
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Oedipus Raised as a prince of Corinth, becomes king of Thebes 
 
Jocasta Wife of Laius, hangs herself at the end of the play 
 
Laius Former king of Thebes, murdered at a crossroads 
 
Creon Oedipus's brother-in-law 
 
Polybus King of Corinth, dies of old age 
 
Merope Queen of Corinth, Oedipus fears her 
 
Tiresias Blind prophet 
 
Chorus Group of actors that sing and dance, commenting on the episodes 
 
Thebes City-state; crops ...
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Whom was Oedipus Rex raised by? - answerThe rulers of Corinth; Polybus and Merope 
Why did he leave Corinth and vow to never return? - answerHe heard a man say that he was 
adopted. He confronted his parents and he didn't trust their answer. He traveled to Delphi and 
learned of the prophecy. 
What happened to Oedipus on his way to Thebes? - answerRoad rage incident 
What was the state of Thebes as he arrived? - answerChaotic due to th...
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Why have the priests come to the altar at Thebes? 
want Oedipus' help with the plague 
 
 
How did Oedipus once liberate Thebes? 
Solving the riddle of the sphinx 
 
 
Why is Creon away from Thebes when the story opens? 
Oedipus sent him away to go find out why Thebes is having trouble. 
 
 
According to Creon, what does Apollo want done? 
Revenge 
 
 
How was Laius killed? 
Oedipus Killed him 
 
 
Why wasn't the death of the king full...
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