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The wife of Oedipus, mother of Oedipus, Antigone, and Ismene
Jocasta
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Where does Oedipus rule
Thebes
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What the actors wear to convey their emotions
Masks
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What was the result of King Laius' death not being avenged
A plague
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Who is Tiresias
A blind prophet
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Head of a woman, body of a lion, wings of a bird. Gave the riddle that Oedipus solved
Sphinx
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Oedipus originally left which city because he was afraid he would kill his father and marry his mother

Corinth

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An offering to the gods

Sacrifice

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At the end of the play, what does Oedipus request
To be banished from Thebes
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Brother in law and uncle of Oedipus
Creon
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Expresses the general view of the public
Chorus
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City where Oedipus grew up
Corinth
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What did Oedipus use to blind himself
Pins
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What Oedipus did after he saw Jocasta was dead
Blinded himself
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From whom does Oedipus learn about the identity of his real parents

The shepherd/messenger

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Oedipus’ adoptive parents (2 Names)
Polybus and Merope
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Location where Oedipus was left as a baby

Mount Citharon

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Object used to kill King Laius
A staff
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What type of play is Oedipus the King
Tragedy
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Who does Oedipus accuse of conspiring with Tiresias to obtain the throne
Creon
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Oedipus’ biological parents (2 names)
Jocasta and Laius
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Where Oedipus was told by the Oracle that he would be the murderer of his father

Delphi crossroads

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As a baby, Oedipus had this body part restrained

feet and/or ankles

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What is Oedipus' tragic flaw?

Unable to see he is wrong

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Told Oedipus the story of how the oracle had been wrong and should not be trusted.
Jocasta
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