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what is significant about the fact that the first line in the play is a question? - Ans - the play will be a series of questions and answers- a mystery of sorts how does oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? - Ans - oedipus chooses the apperntlly oldest supplicant o be the groups spokesman what is your first impression of oedipus? - Ans - he is powerful and proud what problem is afflicting thebes at this time? - Ans - a strange plague is causing sickness and sufferin...

Oedipus is the king of what city? - Ans - Thebes What are 3 things the Priest lists as problems in Thebes? - Ans - fire, famine, and disease Who does Tiresias thinks murdered Laius? - Ans - Oedipus What is the answer to the Sphinx's riddle? - Ans - man Who did Oedipus send to the Oracle of Apollo? - Ans - Creon According to the Oracle, what is responsible for the death in Thebes? - Ans - The murderer of King Laius living in the city What has caused the underlying disease and how will ...

What is the dramatic purpose of the prologue ? - ANS - The dramatic purpose of the prologue is to set the stage and introduce the plot. How does Oedipus characterize himself?- - ANS - as a hero and a savior, proud and concieted What is his attitude toward the suppliants?- - ANS - paternal, he treats them like his children, but he also talks down to them., care determination, reassuring What conditions in Thebes does the Priest describe? - - ANS - He says that the city is clouded by st...

What is the priest doing at the beginning of the play? - Ans - The priest is asking the gods for help against the plague. Why does the priest undertake this action? - Ans - He prays to them because there is a bad plague on the city. Where has Oedipus sent Creon at the beginning of the play? - Ans - Oedipus sends Creon to the Pythian Oracle. What does Creon report? - Ans - Creon tells Oedipus that the man who killed Laius needs to be found. What should happen to the man they will find...

Who is the central figure and tragic hero? - Ans - Oedipus Who is the king at the end of the play? - Ans - Creon Who is the old, blind prophet/seer who tells Oedipus of his fate? - Ans - Tiresias Who is the spokesperson for the people at the play's beginning? - Ans - Priest Who was married to Laius? - Ans - Jocasta What does the chorus stand for in the play? - Ans - the conscious of the community At the beginning of the play, what kind of king is Oedipus? - Ans - a popular ruler who was...

What problem is plaguing the city of Thebes? - Ans - The Plague What does the "Oracle of Delphi" suggest in order for this problem to be removed? - Ans - To banish Laius' murderer who lives in Thebes still unoticed. Who is Oedipus? Why is he revered by the people of Thebes? - Ans - He is the King of Thebes, son of Laius, but thinks he is the son of Polybos of Corinth - he is revered by the people because he beat the riddle of the Sphinx to save them of misery. Who does Tiresias the Se...

What is significant about the fact that the first line of the play is a question? - Ans - / - creates a dismal mood, the questioning also prepares us for a play of mystery How does Oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? - Ans - / - He chooses the oldest person What is your first impression of oedipus? - Ans - / - He is arrogant What problem is afflicting Thebes at the time? - Ans - / - A strange plague is causing sickness and suffering crops, herds and unborn children ...

Oedipus - Ans - King of Thebes Creon - Ans - Jocasta's brother Jocasta - Ans - Oedipus' wife and mother Teiresias - Ans - Blind prophet What was the original prediction from the oracle at Delphi that caused Oedipus to leave his home in Corinth? - Ans - That he was fated to lie with his mother and show to daylight an accursed breed to which men would not endure, and he was doomed to be murdered of the father When Oedipus first arrived in Thebes, how does he save the city? - Ans - He ...

What are the people of Thebes suffering from - Ans - A plague: cattle dying, women dying in labor, crops not growing, stillborn babies What does the Priest ask Oedipus to do - Ans - To save Thebes [from the plague] What two reasons do the Thebans have for pleading to Oedipus for help - Ans - 1) He's favored by the God's 2) He already solved a problem before [the Sphinx] What initial step does Oedipus indicate he has already taken - Ans - He has already sent Kreon to Apollo What is th...

What is significant about the fact that the first line of the play is a question? - Ans - Sets a tone that the play is of questions and answers. How does Oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? - Ans - Chooses the closest one. What is your first impression of Oedipus? - Ans - He seems to be a very proud and arrogant king. What problem is afflicting the city of Thebes? - Ans - Thebes is unable to produce any crops, causing a famine. A plague. What is the house of Cadm...