Oedipus Rex Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote Oedipus Rex?
A
Sophocles
2
Q
Who are the main characters in Oedipus Rex?
A
Oedipus, Jocasta, Creon, Shephard
3
Q
What was the fate of Oedipus from the oracle
A
Kill his dad and fuck his mom
4
Q
What happened once Oedipus found out the truth
A
Blinded himself, and felt bad for his children
5
Q
Themes in Oedipus Rex
A
Fate, Blindness (to the truth and true parents) - irony
