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Oedipus Rex: Two Truths & One Lie

Oedipus Rex: Two Truths & One Lie

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English

10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the prophecy in Oedipus Rex?

Back

The prophecy foretells that Oedipus will kill his father and marry his mother, driving the plot and Oedipus's actions throughout the play.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is Jocasta in Oedipus Rex?

Back

Jocasta is Oedipus's wife and mother, who tries to protect him from the truth of his origins.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the Shepherd play in Oedipus Rex?

Back

The Shepherd is the key figure who reveals Oedipus's true identity and the circumstances of his abandonment as a baby.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Oedipus's name mean?

Back

Oedipus means 'swollen foot' in Greek, referencing his injury as a baby when he was bound and left to die.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Oedipus react to the truth about his parentage?

Back

Oedipus is initially in denial and struggles to accept the truth, leading to tragic consequences.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of fate vs. free will in Oedipus Rex?

Back

The play explores the tension between fate, as dictated by the prophecy, and Oedipus's free will in trying to avoid it.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of sight and blindness in Oedipus Rex?

Back

Sight and blindness symbolize knowledge and ignorance; Oedipus is blind to the truth until the end, while the blind prophet Tiresias sees the truth clearly.

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