M2- Assignment 2 Flashcards
Oedipus told Jocasta that he got a first-hand information that he killed Laius.
T or F
False
Insolence gives birth to ________
Tyranny
Why does Oedipus not want to go back to Corinth?
he worries he might kill Polybus
The name “Oedipus” was taken from?
an injury
Which character pushes Oedipus to his inquiry about his origin?
Messenger from Corinth
How did Oedipus get to know of the prophecy
when he went to Delphi
Why was Jocasta sure that even if servant changed his testimony would still prove that prophecies are inaccurate?
their son could not kill Laius because he had died as an infant
How did the Messenger from Corinth relieve Oedipus of his fear of the possibility of marrying Merope?
he is not related by blood to Polybus
What did Oedipus plan to do after believing that it must be Laius that he had killed?
he must flee Thebes
Oedipus said that he caught Creon committing treason.
T OR F
True
What is the last hope that Oedipus hold on to?
the testimony of the servant
Who suggested Oedipus to sustain his hope until the summoning of the servant?
the Chorus Leader
