Characters
Who is the king of Thebes
Oedipus
What does oracle mean?
someone or something that can predict the future/ talk to Gods
At the start of the play, what disasters are occurring in Thebes? Put at least two.
1. Plaque- people are dying
2. Stillborn children
3. animals and plants dying (resulting in famine)
Who does Oedipus accuse of killing Laius?
Teiresias
What was Laius' fate? What actually happened to him?
His fate was to be killed by his son. He was actually killed where three roads met.
Who is the blind prophet?
Teiresias
What does hubris mean?
excessive pride or self-confidence
What does Creon learn from the god's regarding Thebes suffering?
Thebes is suffering due to the unsolved murder of the previous king (Laius) and the killer living in Thebes- polluting the air.
Who tells Oedipus that he killed Laius?
Teiresias
How did Laius attempt to avoid his fate?
Having his son killed before his son could grow up.
Who is the king that was murdered
Laius
An order having the force of law
Does Teiresias want to cooperate? What does he say regarding this?
Who convinces Oedipus not to kill Creon?
The Chorus (citizens)
What is the fate Oedipus is trying to avoid?
Killing his father and having children with his mother.
Who is the person who Oedipus thinks hired the prophet to lie?
Creon (his brother in law)
What does supplication mean?
the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly
Why does Jocasta bring up the story of Laius' prophecy and death?
She is trying to prove to Oedipus that prophets are untrustworthy, and that choices (free will) influence our lives
Why had Oedipus killing four individuals not come up in the play before now?
He did not care/was not troubled about killing servants
How does Oedipus try and avoid his fate?
He leaves Corinth and decides to never return.
Who is Oedipus' wife?
Jocasta
What does inexorable mean?
impossible to stop or prevent
Who is the person who will determine the fate of Oedipus
The servant who witnessed the murder
What is Oedipus beginning to question by the end of part 1?
If he is the murderer
She believes in the will of the Gods, but she does not believe in prophets or oracles.