Oedipus

Question 1

Garve

Answer 1

‘Tiresias is physically blind, while Oedpius, the physically sighted knows nothing.’

Question 2

Garve

Answer 2

‘He set out to uncover the truth and by the end of the play he had succeeded in his quest.’

Question 3

Fagle

Answer 3

‘Oedipus is his own destroyer.’

Question 4

Higgins

Answer 4

‘The pity and terror aroused by Oedipus’ tragic fall brings about a catharsis, the realisation that the power of fate cannot be overcome by will - even by the will of a king.’

Question 5

Hall

Answer 5

‘Perhaps the most famous anagnorisis in tragedy, Oedipus’ recognition of himself is the direct result of the extorted testimony of a slave.’

Question 6

Garve

Answer 6

‘As so often in Sophocles, it is the minor characters whose behaviour is more attractive than the heroes.’

Question 7

Haynes

Answer 7

‘Oedipus’ plot is incredibly complicated.’

Question 8

Haynes

Answer 8

‘We know everything about Oedipus form the beginning.’