Oedipus Final 2024

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Who is Teiresias?

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A blind prophet in Oedipus Rex who reveals the truth to Oedipus.

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What is Jocasta's final act?

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Killing herself after realizing the truth about her relationship with Oedipus.

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Why are the people of Thebes in despair at the beginning of the play?

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A plague is killing people and livestock in Thebes.

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What is the second piece of news the Corinthian Messenger shares with Oedipus and Jocasta?

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That Oedipus is adopted.

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Why does Jocasta beg Oedipus to forget about finding the truth about his parentage?

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She now realizes the truth and wants to protect him from also knowing.

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What role does the Sphinx play in the story?

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The Sphinx holds Thebes captive by posing a riddle that must be solved.

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What is the significance of Oedipus' name?

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Oedipus means 'swollen foot,' referencing his injury as a child.

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How does Oedipus initially react to the prophecy about his fate?

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He tries to avoid it by leaving Corinth, believing he can escape his destiny.

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

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It symbolizes knowledge and ignorance; Teiresias is blind yet sees the truth, while Oedipus has sight but is blind to his reality.

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What does the term 'tragic hero' mean in the context of Oedipus?

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A tragic hero is a character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.