Oedipus Rex Review Game

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How did Lauis die?

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Oedipus accidentally killed him at a discus throwing contest.

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Who wrote this play?

Back

Sophocles.

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How many plays have survived from the author of this tragic play?

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Lucky Number 7.

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What action does Oedipus take after learning the truth of his parents?

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Gouges his own eyes out.

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Who is left to rule the kingdom after Oedipus leaves in exile?

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Creon.

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What is the main theme of Oedipus Rex?

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The inevitability of fate and the consequences of one's actions.

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What is the significance of the Oracle in Oedipus Rex?

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The Oracle represents the power of fate and prophecy in the play.

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What role does Teiresias play in Oedipus Rex?

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Teiresias is a blind prophet who reveals the truth to Oedipus.

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What is dramatic irony in Oedipus Rex?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about the situation than the characters do.

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What is the relationship between Oedipus and Jocasta?

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Jocasta is Oedipus's wife and mother.