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Oedipus the King Study Questions Answers with Complete Solutions 1. why have the priests come to the altar at thebes? The priests are trying to figure out how to remedy the plague 2. how did oedipus once liberate thebes? Oedipus liberated Thebes by answering the sphinx's riddle 3. why is creon away from thebes when the story opens? he is at the oracle of Apollo trying to get answers for the plague and how Oedipus can save the city 4. according to creon, what does apollo want don...

Oedipus the king, Part 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed How does Oedipus act in the opening scene? Slightly arrogant, but truly concerned What problem is currently afflicting Thebes? Thebes is dying. A plague. Why have the citizens and the priest outside the palace? How do they view Oedipus? They're begging Oedipus for help. Look up to him like a god. Why is Oedipus' pain so much greater than his citizens? He is the king. Why does the Priest suspect Creon brings good n...

Oedipus Study Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 What is significant about the fact that the first line of the play is a question? - answerSets a tone that the play is of questions and answers. How does Oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? - answerChooses the closest one. What is your first impression of Oedipus? - answerHe seems to be a very proud and arrogant king. What problem is afflicting the city of Thebes? - answerThebes is unable to produce any cr...

OEDIPUS REX STUDY AID QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 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...

Oedipus Questions and Answers 100% Correct 2024 What was Oedipus' prophecy? Prophecy: he would kill his dad and marry his mo What is Oedipus' tragic fall? Denial (Because he was trying to avoid his fate, he ended up killing his dad) and hubris (excessive pride as king) Where is Oedipus form? Where are we now in the book? Corinth is where he is from. We are now in Thebes. Who is the founder of Thebes? Cadmus Who is Creon? Creon - Oedipus' brother in law AND un...

Oedipus Study Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 What is significant about the fact that the first line of the play is a question? - answerSets a tone that the play is of questions and answers. How does Oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? - answerChooses the closest one. What is your first impression of Oedipus? - answerHe seems to be a very proud and arrogant king. What problem is afflicting the city of Thebes? - answerThebes is unable to produce any cr...

Oedipus the King Review Questions with Verified Solutions 1. Where does the play take place? At the steps of the royal palace 2. Which character begins the play? Oedipus 3. What is Oedipus's attitude toward the suppliants seeking his help? He is caring and empathetic about their suffering and says he will help them. 4. What does the priest ask Oedipus to do? Save Thebes from ruin by the plague 5. What has Oedipus already done? He has already sent Creon to Delphi for direction...

Oedipus Questions and Answers Graded A+ Where does the play take place? Oedipus's palace, Thebes Which character begins the play? Why? Oedipus; he is what the conflict is about How does Oedipus introduce the citizens of Thebes? "generations of the living in the line of Kadmos" Who is Kadmos the founder of Thebes; killed a dragon and became the 1st king; son of Agenor, king of Phoenicia, brother of Europa; 5 remaining men helped him build the city Which three c...

Oedipus Study Guide Questions with Verified Solutions What does Oedipus want to know from the Elder? the problems of the people According to the priest, what is happening throughout Thebes? plaque, sick herd... What does the priest want Oedipus to do? find saftey and fix their problems in Thebes Where and on what mission has Oedipus sent Creon? to Apollo's oracle at Delphi on how to stop the plague According to Creon, why does Thees suffer? to end the plague, the merder of La...

Oedipus and Antigone Questions and Answers Graded A+ What the does the priest say to Oedipus? The priest tells Oedipus about the plague that ravages Thebes. He begs Oedipus to resolve the crisis reminding him he solved the riddle of the Sphinx before. Finally the priest tells Oedipus that it is in his own self-interest to rid the city of the plague. What qualities do we immediately see in Oedipus? Oedipus is a king who is compassionate, proud, efficient and intelligent. His decision...