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prologue
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Background
vocab
100
oedipus
the ruler of Thebes. His parents abandoned him when he was little. He married his mother
100
plague
What is currently going on in Thebes?
100
death
What does Oedipus propose as a punishment for the murderer?
100
Athens
Where were the plays performed?
100
oikos
household
200
Creon
oedipus brother in law, and jocastas brother
200
punishment murderer of laius
what does the oracle say must be done in order to cure thebes of the plague
200
blind phrophet
Who is Teiresias?
200
Dionysus, god of wine
Who were they performed for?
200
physis
What is nature
300
Jocasta
Oedipus wife and mother.
300
someone killed him far from the city that had no witnesses.
what prevented the citizens of thebes from investigating laios death
300
He tells him he is not ready for the truth.
What does Teiresias first reaction to Oedipus request for help?
300
prologue
What did they begin with?
300
cosmos
What is universe
400
Tiresias
blind prophet who predicts fate and can see the future.
400
he says he is" known far and wide by his name"
How does oedipus view himself? What type of leader does he say he is?
400
betraying us and the city
What does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of?
400
sang songs and read odes
What did the chrous do?
400
nemisis
What is retribution
500
laius
Oedipus father and Jocasta's first husband. He was killed by his son.
500
he is caring and empathetic about their suffering and he tells them he will help them.
What is Oedipus attitude toward the suppliments? (citizens begging for help)
500
He tells him that he has been the cause of the corruption.
What does Teiresias reveal to Oedipus?
500
yearly
When was Oedipus the King performed?
500
eros
What is love