Oedipus Character Analysis Quiz

How does Oedipus’ admission of his actions at the crossroads reveal his character traits?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read lines 763-777. What does Oedipus’s reaction to the confrontation on the road suggest about his character?

• He demonstrates measured reasoning even in tense situations.

• He reveals a predisposition to impulsive and violent actions.

• He prioritizes maintaining order and avoiding conflict.

• He struggles with reconciling his sense of justice with his personal pride.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the description of Oedipus’s journey in lines 758-762 contribute to the theme of the play?

• It underscores the futility of attempting to escape a destiny foretold by the gods.

• It reveals the transformative power of self-discovery and redemption.

• It portrays the inevitability of suffering in the pursuit of truth.

• It highlights the significance of personal sacrifice for the greater good.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In lines 168-170, how does the historical setting influence the actions of the characters?

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CCSS.RL.7.9

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How does the character’s cultural belief in prophecy influence the Messenger’s actions as described in lines 157-170?

• It motivates him to abandon the child to avoid punishment.

• It leads him to conceal critical truths until directly questioned.

• It compels him to show pity for Oedipus, despite the prophecy.

• It causes him to dismiss the importance of Oedipus’s origins.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In lines 293-304, how does the Shepherd’s dialogue highlight the conflict in the play?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is a major theme of the passage in lines 147-313?

• The value of honesty in uncovering the truth.

• The consequences of misplaced loyalty in leadership.

• The importance of compassion in resolving familial conflict.

• The inescapable nature of fate and its devastating consequences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2