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as the play opens what disaster has befallen thebes?
A plague.
N king Oedipus the king whose murder must be avenged to end the plague in thebes?
The murderer of King Laius must be found and punished so the gods will end the plague on Thebes.
The oracle said what will lift the plague on the kingdom of Thebes?
The plague would be lifted when the murderer of old king Laius was found.
What has caused the plague to fall on Thebes?
The fact that Laius's murderer (Oedipus) lives unpunished.
Describe the condition of the people of thebes as the play begins?
The people of Thebes have been stricken by plague at the beginning of the play. The city is dying and the people are begging Oedipus to save them.
as the play opens what disaster has befallen thebes?
A plague.
Describe the problems in the city of thebes?
the city was stricken with plague
N king Oedipus the king whose murder must be avenged to end the plague in thebes?
The murderer of King Laius must be found and punished so the gods will end the plague on Thebes.
What agriculture problems has Thebes been having at the opening of the play?
There is a plague.
The oracle said what will lift the plague on the kingdom of Thebes?
The plague would be lifted when the murderer of old king Laius was found.
What has caused the plague to fall on Thebes?
The fact that Laius's murderer (Oedipus) lives unpunished.
When the play oedipus rex begins what is true?
Oedipus must find out how to lift a plague from Thebes.
How was the sphinx created?
The sphinx was sent by the gods. To plague the town of thebes for a ancient crime they comitted.
Describe the condition of the people of thebes as the play begins?
The people of Thebes have been stricken by plague at the beginning of the play. The city is dying and the people are begging Oedipus to save them.
What form has the plague of Thebes taken according to the Chorus?
Crops are blighted. The cattle are dying. Women are miscarrying or dying or both.
What conflict or problem do the people of Thebes face as the play opens?
A plague has invaded the city, and Oedipus must find a cure
What suggestion does Creon make when Oedipus asks about the message from god Apollo?
Creon suggests that the reason that the plague is upon Thebes is by one of the land and its' blood. This meaning that the plague is brought on by some one in the family.
