Sunday, 4 February 2018

Oedipus Rex






What is the reason Oedipus fight with Laius? 
It was a Oracles' prophecy that one day Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother, so they fight where three roads meet and Oedipus killed king Laius.

Define Chorus.
In Greek tragedies Chorus was a group of male singers who participated in religious festivals. During performances, they sing, dance, and commenting on the good and bad deeds of the characters and interpreting the important events of the play. Charogos is the leader of the chorus.

Name the three gods in which the Chorus prays for help?
These were the gods, Apollo, Athena, and Artemis.they always had to want help from them.

What is Creon's say against the allegations?
He says he already has power. He has enough power to overthrow Oedipus. But he was not that kind of man the way Oedipus alleged him with treason. He doesn't want thrown it would be silly to get the thrown by bloodshed and violence when he already has the power.


What were the Oracles predicted about Oedipu's fate?
According to their prophecy one day Oedipus would become king in place of his father but first, he had to kill his father and marry his mother.

What is Agon in Greek tragedies?
It is a specific term used to describe the conflict in society.

What is Hamartia?
It is an error of judgment in a tragic hero. It can be a fatal flaw that leads the character to his downfall.

Which was the reason Tiresias got angry with Oedipus?
The most obvious reason was Oedipu's allegations and charge of treason.

What is a Satyr Play?
It was the short play performed to make the fun of tragic heroes and their calamities.The characters of these plays were mythical.

Why did Oedipu's mother commit suicide?
Because she found out the reality of his husband which was his son so she couldn't bear the embarrassment and commit suicide.

What was the tool Oedipus use to blind his eyes?
He used his mother's brooches to blind his eyes.

Who takes control of the Thebes?
Creon takes control because Oedipus blinds himself.

What are the names of Oedipu's daughters?
Ismene and Antigone are his daughters.

What were the Thebans think of Oedipus kingship?
They think that Oedipus cares for his people. He has intelligence and a decent personality. When Thebans were helpless he was stood by their side and save them from calamity.

What is the role of Creon?
He is Jocasta's brother and has authority in the kingdom. he had done his best to avoid the plague. He rules over Thebes after the death of his sister.

Who was Laius?
He was the former king of Thebes. He married to Creon's sister, Jocasta. In his reign, Apollo had played a great role. It was Apollo who warned Laius that one day his son would kill Laius and would marry his mother.

Why did Creon seek Oracles' advice?
Because the plague was in Thebes and has destroyed everything he wanted to save the Thebes from the plague. He wanted to know the reality behind the plague and remedy from Oracles.

What was the message did Creon bring from Oracles?
He brings the message that the killer of king Laius should be punished as the gods demanded and it is the only way to get rid of the plague.

What are the themes of Oedipus Rex?
Youth and age, Plague and sufferings, Blindness of mind, Darkness of heart are the main themes of the play.


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