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King of Thebes who killed his father and married his mother
Oedipus
The only way Oedipus can save Thebes from the plague
find and banish the killer of Laius
True or False: Sophocles would argue that all men have free will and are in responsible for their own futures.
False
True or false: Only females were considered citizens in Greek society.
False
robbers or bandits
highwaymen
The mother and wife of Oedipus
Jocasta
Oedipus brags to Tiresias about saving Thebes in the past from this
a sphinx
The unstoppable force that is already in place and guides our lives
fate or destiny
Participation in Greek theater was seen as a civic ________ for all citizens.
duty
the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly
supplication
Oedipus' trusted advisor and brother to the queen
Creon
When Oedipus does not accept the truth about his past from Tiresias, he begins to accuse people of this
trying to steal his throne/taking away his kingdom
What is ironic about Tiresias' physical blindness?
He can see into the future.
How did Greek actors show gender, physical state, or emotion while on stage?
masks
a person thought to be a source of wisdom or prophecy
oracle
the blind prophet who is trusted by all of Thebes
Tiresias
What detail from the Corinthian messenger confirmed to Jocasta that Oedipus was her son?
His feet were pinned together when another shepherd gave him to him on Mt. Citheron.
What is ironic about Oedipus' actions when he finally "sees" the truth?
Greece is roughly the size of this US state.
New York
an official, formal public announcement
proclamation
The god who speaks through the oracle of Delphi and is punishing Thebes with a plague
Apollo
Which children does Oedipus ask Creon to protect after his exile?
his daughters, Antigone and Ismene (double points for naming both correctly).
Name all three characters who attempted to change fate and wound up forcing the prophecies to come true.
Laius, Jocasta, and Oedipus
The god who was celebrated at the festivals where Greek theater originated
Dionysus