Oedipus Rex

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Drama | Sophocles

What Reason Does Oedipus Give for His Self-Blinding?

What reason or 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 w...
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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 (49...
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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 “Oedipu...
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What Role Does Fate Play in King Oedipus

What 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,...
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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 Teir...
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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 th...
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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 (496-40...
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Discuss King Oedipus as a Tragic Hero

Discuss 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. O...
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Write a short note on the Delphic Oracle

Write 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 dedica...
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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...
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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...
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