Oedipus Rex Final Exam Questions and
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Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?
Married to his wife, Jocasta
How does Oedipus react to Teiresias's unwillingness to speak?
With anger
What does Teiresias believe about future events?
There is no changing them.
What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?
Fighting among themselves
What does Teiresias say makes him strong?
Truth
According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?
A gang of bandits
What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?
THe murderer can see but will be blind.
What does the priest call pestilence?
Fiery god
What does Creon say about Lauis's companions when he was killed?
One survived
Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
He is first among men
How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?
Oedipus can solve riddles.
What Oedipus's attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?
Deferential and complimentary
Where does Creon say the murderer of Laius is?
Thebes
What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?
Bother in law
Answers 100% Solved
Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?
Married to his wife, Jocasta
How does Oedipus react to Teiresias's unwillingness to speak?
With anger
What does Teiresias believe about future events?
There is no changing them.
What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?
Fighting among themselves
What does Teiresias say makes him strong?
Truth
According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?
A gang of bandits
What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?
THe murderer can see but will be blind.
What does the priest call pestilence?
Fiery god
What does Creon say about Lauis's companions when he was killed?
One survived
Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
He is first among men
How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?
Oedipus can solve riddles.
What Oedipus's attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?
Deferential and complimentary
Where does Creon say the murderer of Laius is?
Thebes
What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?
Bother in law
