Characters
the interplay of sight vs. blindness is an example of which device
motif
What does Oedipus do at the end of the play that creates situational irony?
He blinds himself with Jocasta's brooches and exiles himself-- which he promised he'd do once he found Laius's murderer
"No man ever steps in the same river twice."
Which Greek Philosopher said the quote above?
Who is Heraclitus
when Oedipus claims that Tiresias is blind to the truth and cannot see, it is an example of which literary device?
Verbal Irony if you just look at the lines themselves; Situational Irony because because Tiresias is being accused of false prophecy and treason, but Tiresias is a prophet who is actually a true prophet and Oedipus is the murderer of the former king.
Dramatic irony because the audience knows more than Oedipus does.
One of Crito's arguments main arguments used to tempt Socrates to escape from prison.
1. Do it for his family and sons, so they don't have to suffer.
2. Crito says he is worried about what people will think about him (Crito) if he doesn't help Socrates escape.
3. Crito says most men Socrates's age still have plenty of time left to live, so Socrates should not just accept death with a fight.
There are other answers, too.
This character repeatedly tried to convince Oedipus that prophecies are not real and don't actually come true
Who is Jocasta?
The god that cursed the people of Thebes, sending the plaugue.
Who is Apollo?
Oedipus accuses Teiresias and _________of trying to set him up.
Who is Creon?
Name one of the adoptive parents of Oedipus.
Who is Polybus or Merope?
After Jocasta realizes who Oedipus really is to her, both husband and son, what is her final action in the play?
Jocasta runs into the palace and kills herself.