Plot
What does Oedipus ask of Creon?
Look after my daughters.
contaminate
to make something dirty
Name the 3 symbols we went over from Oedipus
1. Eyes
2. Crossroads
3. Ankles
What shocking thing did Oedipus do to himself?
He gauges his eyes out with Jocastas brooches.
Quickly, without thought of what will happen as a result.
Rash
Why does Oedipus keep asking for a sword?
He was going to kill Jocasta.
A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong. typically one made without proof.
Allegation
List two things Oedipus asks his people to do to him after he gauges his eyes out.
"Hurl me into the water"
"Kill me"
"Send me away from Thebes"
Who brings the news of Jocasta's death?
Second Messenger
The act of deceiving someone by hiding the truth; dishonesty.
Deceit
Define catharsis. Why do we feel catharsis for Oedipus?
Catharsis is strong emotion or pity. We feel catharsis for Oedipus because he is a tragic hero. He is a good ruler and a strong leader whose fate destroyed him.
Wicked/Evil
Depraved
What is a symbol?
An object or idea that happens repeatedly throughout a story and conveys a deeper meaning.
Who is Oedipus most worried about and why?
Oedipus is most concerned with his daughters. He says the boys can handle themselves but the girls haven't lived without him and currently share everything with him and will have a hard time.
Predicted a future event
Foretold
According to the servant, where was the child that they gave to the MESSENGER born?
In Laius' house
People who ask for help.
Suppliants
List four of the things/people Oedipus blames for his prophecy fulfillment.
Polybus, Apollo, Cithaeron, Corinth, the crossroads, marriage rites.
What does Creon do to help Oedipus?
He goes and gets his children.
Not cheerful; serious.
Solemn
What are two important details about the servant?
He was the person that was suppose to abandon Oedipus.
He was an eyewitness to Laius' death
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Obstinate
What concerns does Oedipus have regarding his daughters after he dies/leaves?
Who will marry you?
What perversion is not manifest in us?
What citizens will associate with you?
Why did Oedipus think Creon wouldn't want to speak to him?
He accused Creon of treason and betrayed him.
A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing
abhorrence