Oedipus Flashcards
What was Oedipus’ downfall caused by?
Hubris
What reasons does Oedipus give for solving Laius’ murder?
To save the people. To avenge Thebes and the gods. To keep himself safe from the murder.er and the plague
Who saved Oedipus when he was a baby?
The shepherd.
What made Oedipus go to the Oracle of Delphi?
A drunk said he was not Polybus’ son.
What is Creon’s gift to Oedipus?
Bringing his daughters to him and promising to care for them. (Because Oedipus is banished)
What are Oedipus’ daughters’ names?
Antigone and Ismene
Who makes up the Chorus in Oedipus Rex?
Ordinary citizens of thebes
Who is Creon?
Brother of Jocasta who became king after the fall of Oedipus
Who is Jocasta?
The wife AND mother of Oedipus; queen of Thebes
Who is the messenger/What does he do?
Reveals shepherd’s identity: gave Oedipus to king polybus.
Who is the shepherd?
Reveals truth to Oedipus. He was the one who gave baby Oedipus to the messenger and the only alive witness to Laius’ murder.
Who is Teiresias?
Blind prophet who tells Oedipus the truth even though he refuses this truth.
What brings Thebans to Oedipus’ Palace
They are suffering from a plague and think Oedipus can save them.
What is Oedipus’ response to the people when they ask him to help?
He informs them he already sent Creon to Delphi
When will the plague end?
When Laius’ murderer is found
