Characters
Main charcer; current king of Thebes
Defintion of "en medias res"
In the middle of
Who says, "Put your questions. I am no murderer."
Oedipus
Setting of the play
Thebes
Who returns from the Orcale to end the Plague
Creon
Who is Apolo
The god of healing, light, and prophecy
Defintion of Hubris
Excessive pride
Who says. "Friends, no doubt you can direct me: Where shall I find the house of Oedipus, Or, better still, where is the king himself?"
The messenger
Author of Play
Sophocles
Who did Oedipus accuse of trying to Overthrow him
Who is Creon
Jocasta's brother; sent to the Oracle at Delphi to investigate the plague; accused by Oedipus of trying to overthrow him.
Definition of Tragic Hero
A literary character who makes an error of judgment or has a fatal flaw that brings about a downfall.
Who says, "I am told that heavy accusations Have been brought against me by King Oedipus."
Kreon
Previous King of Thebes; killed by Oedipus
King Laius
Why did Oedipus blind himself
He could not stand to see what he created
Whos is Polybus
King of Corinth; Oedipus's adoptive father
Defintion of anagnorisis
The moment when the main character makes an important discovery, oftentimes about his or her true identity
Who says, "What are you saying? Polybos is dead?"
Iokaste
When is the play set
429 BC
Who is Jocosta
The widowed queen who marries Oedipus