oedipus rex exam

Question 1

who wrote oedipus rex

Answer 1

sophocles

Question 2

oedipus rex thesis

Answer 2

• through the historical lense, Odeipus rex reveals…
• how deeply ancient Greek society was shaped by the belif in fate and authority of the gods
• —belifs that drive the tragic downfall of oedipus
• —and highlight how personal identity was controled by cultral values rather then individual will

Question 3

1.

Literary Element Section

Answer 3

• the audience knows Oedipus’ true identity and fate long before he does
• Oedipus swears to find the murderer of Laius, not realizing that he is the killer
• this irony builds suspense and emphasizes Oedipus’ blindess to the truth

Question 4

2.

Historical Lense Section

Answer 4

• ancient greece believed that fate was inescapable and the gods play a big role in determining destiny
• oedipus’ downfall reflects these belifs
• -> though Oedipus trys to avoid the prophacy, he fufills it, showing powerlessness of humans

belifs about fate & gods

Question 5

3.

What The Lense Reveals Section

Answer 5

• looking at the play through a historical lense reveals that…
• Oedipus represents a human struggle against forces beyond control
• Oedipus is a warning to the audience about overestimating human power and ignoring divine authority