It is all Greek
to me
to me
What is the use of the Oracle?
To receive direct words from Apollo
When Oedipus realizes he killed his father and marries his mother, what action does hr take?
He blinds himself
What did Jocasta and Laius do with their newborn son?
Send him away with the servant to die
What is Oedipus' tragic flaw?
Pride/Hubris
After Oedipus blinds himself, who does he want to visit with and is granted this visit?
His daughters...or sisters
What news did Oedipus receive from the Oracle when he went to find his future?
He was doomed to marry his mother and kill his father
What was the irreversible mistake that Oedipus made?
Killing his father at the 3 cross roads
At the end of the play, what punishment does Oedipus recieve?
He is Exiled
Why was Oedipus relieved when he received the news that Polybus was dead?
He could not live out his destiny and murder his father
Who is the author of Oedipus the King?
Sophocles
What does the town of Thebes have to gain by removing Oedipus from power once they know he is the killer?
It will get rid of the plauge
What did the servant of King Laius do with the baby he was ordered to kill?
He gave the baby to a shephard
Oedipus declares that the murderer of Laius will suffer what punishment?
They will be banished or killed
What was the riddle that Oedipus solved to save the town of Thebes from the first plague?
What walks on four feet in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three at night?
How did Oedipus unknowingly bring about the very destiny he was trying to avoid?
By leaving home and running from the vision given to him by Apollo