Oedipus Flashcards

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1
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What was Oedipus’ downfall caused by?

A

Hubris

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What reasons does Oedipus give for solving Laius’ murder?

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To save the people. To avenge Thebes and the gods. To keep himself safe from the murder.er and the plague

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3
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Who saved Oedipus when he was a baby?

A

The shepherd.

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What made Oedipus go to the Oracle of Delphi?

A

A drunk said he was not Polybus’ son.

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What is Creon’s gift to Oedipus?

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Bringing his daughters to him and promising to care for them. (Because Oedipus is banished)

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What are Oedipus’ daughters’ names?

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Antigone and Ismene

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Who makes up the Chorus in Oedipus Rex?

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Ordinary citizens of thebes

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Who is Creon?

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Brother of Jocasta who became king after the fall of Oedipus

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Who is Jocasta?

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The wife AND mother of Oedipus; queen of Thebes

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10
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Who is the messenger/What does he do?

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Reveals shepherd’s identity: gave Oedipus to king polybus.

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Who is the shepherd?

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Reveals truth to Oedipus. He was the one who gave baby Oedipus to the messenger and the only alive witness to Laius’ murder.

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Who is Teiresias?

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Blind prophet who tells Oedipus the truth even though he refuses this truth.

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What brings Thebans to Oedipus’ Palace

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They are suffering from a plague and think Oedipus can save them.

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What is Oedipus’ response to the people when they ask him to help?

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He informs them he already sent Creon to Delphi

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When will the plague end?

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When Laius’ murderer is found

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