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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? Oedipus Rex (429 BC) is the most celebrated and iconic creation by Sophocles (496-406 BC). In Sophocles's "Oedipus Rex," the[Expand...]
- What Role Does Fate Play in King OedipusWhat role does Fate play in King Oedipus. Comment on the role of fate in "Oedipus Rex." In Sophocles's (496-406 B.C.) ancient Greek tragedy "Oedipus Rex" (429 BC), fate plays a central and dominant role.[Expand...]
- What Was the Prophecy of Tiresias about Oedipus?What was Tiresias' prophecy about Oedipus? “Oedipus Rex” (429 BC) is one of the most famous plays in ancient Greece. It was written by the great Greek tragedian Sophocles (496-406 BC). In the play, Tiresias,[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. Oedipus Rex (429 BC) is one of the most famous Tragedies in ancient Greece by[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? Oedipus Rex is a masterpiece of Sophocles (496-406 B.C.), first performed around 429 BC. In this Greek tragedy, Oedipus's[Expand...]
