Oedipus, the King
This is the reason Oedipus avoided returning to Corinth
What is - he fears he will fulfil the prophecy by marrying his mother and killing his father.
This prince, described as happy, dauntless, and sagacious, isolates himself and his friends from a deadly plague
Who is - Prince Prospero?
The feeling Montag has when thinking about the books he's burned
What is regret?
Sheila Mant was not impressed by this favorite pastime of the narrator in the short story, The Bass, The River and Sheila Mant
What is - fishing?
This Greek Root means "man or mankind".
What is anthrop?
The Messenger makes this surprising claim about Polybus and Oedipus
What is - he is not Oedipus' biological father?
This is the event Prospero hosts within the abbey during the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion
What is - a masquerade ball?
Montag’s decision to enter the river reveals this internal change
What is - he is seeking a new start or a new life?
This Greek roots means "sun"
What is - helio?
This Greek root means to "have a fear of"
What is phobia?
The location where baby Oedipus was found
What is - in the woods on Mount Cithaeron?
The abbey was fortified by these
What are - iron gates?
The role that Clarisse has in Montag’s transformation
What is - she sparked his curiosity or caused him to challenge the status quo?
This Greek Root means "bone"
What is - osteo?
This root means to "govern or rule"
What is arch?
The Shepherd who gave the Messenger baby Oedipus was from this household
What is - the house of Laius?
The use of colored windows in each room, like blue, purple, green, and orange, primarily contributes to this literary element
What is - symbolism (or mood)?
The burning city at the end of part 3 represents this
What is - a society ruined by ignorance and censorship?
The repetition in "beware: do not read this poem" creates tension and this mood, or feeling for the reader
What is - an eerie or scary mood?
This Greek root means "all"
The only physical evidence connecting Oedipus to his mysterious past
What is - a scar on his ankles?
Prince Prospero’s attempt to avoid this external danger within his fortified abbey ultimately highlights a major theme of the story
What is - unescapable (inevitable) death?
Faber and Montag discuss the importance of books in preserving this, which is essential for a healthy society and personal growth
What is - independent thought or intellectual freedom?
This Greek Root means "substance, form or shape"
What is - plast or plasm
This Greek root means "time"
What is chron?