Oedipus Rex test, Plot Exam Questions And
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Prologue; What problems face the people of Thebes?
plague, pestilence, stillborn children
Prologue; Why did they have to come to Oedipus?
They are seeking out his help because he is wise.
He solved the Sphinx's Riddle.
Prologue: What did the riddle of the sphinx have to do with the ascension of Oedipus to the throne?
It was his prize= by answering the riddle he became king.
Prologue: What has Oedipus already done to help the people of Thebes?
Sent Creon to get answers from the Oracle at Delphi.
Prologue: What news does Creon bring to Oedipus?
Someone Killed Laois.
The killer was still living in Thebes.
Prologue: How did the former king Laius die?
He was attacked by Highwaymen on the road to Thebes.
Prologue: How does Oedipus react to this news?
He is eager to help.
Prologue: What does Oedipus pledge to do?
He pledges to avenge the king's death, to find the killer.
The Parados
opening song performed by the chorus ( gives some thoughts related to the main theme)
Parados: What does the chorus describe in the Parados?
The Bad things happening in thebes.
Parados: To whom does the chorus pray for assistance
They pray to the gods ( Athena, Artemis, Zeus, Apollo)
Scene 1 (aka Episode 1):
dialogue between characters
Scene 1: What demands does Oedipus make on the people of Thebes regarding the mystery of Laois
death?
If you know something speak, you will be richly rewarded.
, Scene 1: What punishment does he promise the murderer and his allies?
exile
Scene 1: Why does Oedipus seem to take Laois murder so personally?
It is how he got the position of king.
Scene 1: Who has Oedipus sent for and why?
Teiresias, he is a blind prophet.
Scene 1: Is Teiresias helpful in the investigation?
no, he will not share what he knows.
Scene 1: What charge does Tiresias level at Oedipus?
He says he is the killer of the king.
Scene 1: How does Oedipus React?
Anger/Slander: sent Teiresias out of city.
Scene 1: What fate does Teiresias prophisize for Oedipus
Punished=married mom, killed father
Scene 1: Of what does Oedipus accuse Teiresias and Creon?
working together to overthrow Oedipus.
Ode 1
chorus gives a short summary of the events in the previous episode.
Ode: What does the chorus worry about?
That the killer is still out there.
Ode 1: With whom does the chorus side?
Oedipus
Scene 2: Of what is Creon aware of at the start of the scene?
He is aware that Oedipus accused him of upserping the throne.
Scene 2: How does Oedipus greet Creon?
Yelling/Anger
Scene 2: According to Oedipus, what is Creon's goal?
To become king.
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Prologue; What problems face the people of Thebes?
plague, pestilence, stillborn children
Prologue; Why did they have to come to Oedipus?
They are seeking out his help because he is wise.
He solved the Sphinx's Riddle.
Prologue: What did the riddle of the sphinx have to do with the ascension of Oedipus to the throne?
It was his prize= by answering the riddle he became king.
Prologue: What has Oedipus already done to help the people of Thebes?
Sent Creon to get answers from the Oracle at Delphi.
Prologue: What news does Creon bring to Oedipus?
Someone Killed Laois.
The killer was still living in Thebes.
Prologue: How did the former king Laius die?
He was attacked by Highwaymen on the road to Thebes.
Prologue: How does Oedipus react to this news?
He is eager to help.
Prologue: What does Oedipus pledge to do?
He pledges to avenge the king's death, to find the killer.
The Parados
opening song performed by the chorus ( gives some thoughts related to the main theme)
Parados: What does the chorus describe in the Parados?
The Bad things happening in thebes.
Parados: To whom does the chorus pray for assistance
They pray to the gods ( Athena, Artemis, Zeus, Apollo)
Scene 1 (aka Episode 1):
dialogue between characters
Scene 1: What demands does Oedipus make on the people of Thebes regarding the mystery of Laois
death?
If you know something speak, you will be richly rewarded.
, Scene 1: What punishment does he promise the murderer and his allies?
exile
Scene 1: Why does Oedipus seem to take Laois murder so personally?
It is how he got the position of king.
Scene 1: Who has Oedipus sent for and why?
Teiresias, he is a blind prophet.
Scene 1: Is Teiresias helpful in the investigation?
no, he will not share what he knows.
Scene 1: What charge does Tiresias level at Oedipus?
He says he is the killer of the king.
Scene 1: How does Oedipus React?
Anger/Slander: sent Teiresias out of city.
Scene 1: What fate does Teiresias prophisize for Oedipus
Punished=married mom, killed father
Scene 1: Of what does Oedipus accuse Teiresias and Creon?
working together to overthrow Oedipus.
Ode 1
chorus gives a short summary of the events in the previous episode.
Ode: What does the chorus worry about?
That the killer is still out there.
Ode 1: With whom does the chorus side?
Oedipus
Scene 2: Of what is Creon aware of at the start of the scene?
He is aware that Oedipus accused him of upserping the throne.
Scene 2: How does Oedipus greet Creon?
Yelling/Anger
Scene 2: According to Oedipus, what is Creon's goal?
To become king.
