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• What Reason Does Oedipus Give for His Self-Blinding?What reason/ logic does Oedipus give for his self-blinding? "Oedipus Rex" (429 BC) by Sophocles (496-406 B.C.) is a well-known tragedy.  In this tragedy, Oedipus blinds himself when he realizes that he has killed his[Expand...]
• Dramatic Significance of the Encounter Between Oedipus and Creon in "Oedipus Rex."Comment on the dramatic significance of the encounter between Oedipus and Creon in "Oedipus Rex." The encounter between Oedipus and Creon in "Oedipus Rex" (429 BC) by Sophocles (496-406 BC) holds massive dramatic significance. The[Expand...]
• What was the Oracle's advice to get rid of the terrible plague in Oedipus Rex?What was the Oracle's advice to get rid of the terrible plague in Oedipus Rex? Sophocles (c. 496 BCE – 406 BCE) is one of the greatest ancient Greek tragedians. His tragedy “Oedipus Rex” (first[Expand...]
• What Role Does Fate Play in King OedipusWhat role does Fate play in “Oedipus Rex”? Fate plays the most important role in Sophocles’ (c. 496 - 406 BC) “Oedipus Rex” (first performed in c. 429 BC). From the very beginning, Oedipus’s life[Expand...]
• What was the Prophecy of Teiresias about Oedipus? What was the prophecy of Teiresias about Oedipus?  Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” (first performed in c. 429 BC) portrays the tragedy of King Oedipus. In the play, King Oedipus asks Teiresias, a blind prophet, to reveal[Expand...]
• Why Did the People of Thebes Respect Tiresias, the Blind Prophet?Why did the people of Thebes respect Tiresias, the blind prophet? Tiresias is the blind prophet in "Oedipus Rex" (429 BC) by Sophocles (496-406 BC). He plays a prophetic role in the drama. Tiresias, the[Expand...]
• In what situation did Oedipus kill his father in Oedipus Rex?In what situation did Oedipus kill his father in Oedipus Rex? or Comment on the killing scene of Laius in ''Oedipus Rex.'' King Oedipus or Oedipus Rex (429 BC) by Sophocles (496-406 BC) is a[Expand...]
• Describe the role of the Chorus in King Oedipus.Describe the role of the Chorus in King Oedipus. The chorus is the exceptional or fundamental part of the Geek tragedies. Initially, they give a religious message through singing and dancing on the stage. To[Expand...]
• Evaluate 'Oedipus Rex' as a Classical Tragedy.Evaluate 'Oedipus Rex' as a tragedy/ classical tragedy. The ancient Greek playwright Sophocles (496-406 BC) wrote "Oedipus Rex" (Performed in 429). It is a classical tragedy that follows the traditional elements of this dramatic form.[Expand...]
• Would you consider Oedipus Rex as a tragedy of fate or a tragedy of Character? Give reasons for your answer.Would you consider Oedipus Rex as a tragedy of fate or a tragedy of Character? Give reasons for your answer.   In a tragedy of fate, a character's fate is predetermined, and they have no free[Expand...]
• Comment on the Significance of the Encounter Between Oedipus And Tiresias. Comment on the significance of the encounter between Oedipus and Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex.”  “Oedipus Rex” (429 BC) is one of the famous tragic plays of Sophocles (496-406 BC). The encounter between Oedipus and Tiresias[Expand...]
• How Does Oedipus Finally Discover the Real Identity of the Killer of Laius?How does Oedipus finally discover the real identity of the killer of Laius in Oedipus Rex? Sophocles’ (c. 496 BCE-406 BCE) “Oedipus Rex” (c. 429 BCE) is a classic Greek tragedy. Oedipus, the King of[Expand...]
• Examine Sophocles’ use of dramatic irony in “Oedipus Rex”Examine Sophocles’ use of dramatic irony in “Oedipus Rex”.  Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows important information that the characters do not. Sophocles (c. 496 BCE – 406 BCE) was one of the greatest[Expand...]
• Discuss King Oedipus as a Tragic HeroDiscuss King Oedipus as a tragic hero. A tragic hero is someone of high position and great qualities. He faces downfall due to a combination of a tragic flaw, fate, or a mistake. Oedipus is[Expand...]
• Write a short note on the Riddle of SphinxWrite a short note on the Riddle of Sphinx.  The Sphinx was a scary monster in Greek myths. She had a lion’s body, wings, and a woman’s face. She sat near the city of Thebes,[Expand...]
• Write a short note on the Delphic OracleWrite a short note on the Delphic Oracle. The Delphic Oracle was a famous temple in ancient Greece where people went to ask the gods for advice. It was located in Delphi and dedicated to[Expand...]
• How are both Oedipus and Jocasta guilty of pride?How are both Oedipus and Jocasta guilty of pride? Sophocles’ (c. 496 - 406 BC) “Oedipus Rex” (first performed in c. 429 BC) portrays the tragedy of King Oedipus. In the play, both Oedipus and[Expand...]
• In What Situation did Oedipus Kill his Father?In what situation did Oedipus kill his father? Sophocles’ (c. 496 - 406 BC) “Oedipus Rex” (first performed in c. 429 BC) portrays the tragedy of King Oedipus. In the play, Oedipus unknowingly fulfills his[Expand...]
• Oedipus Rex Brief QuestionsWhat did the chorus say at the end of the play 'King Oedipus’?/What is the moral lesson in the play "Oedipus Rex"? ✪✪✪ Ans: “No man can be called happy until he dies happily.” Where[Expand...]