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Oedipus Rex

More than 2,420 years old but still studied today, the play ‘Oedipus Rex’ tells a tragic tale of mistaken identities, inescapable fates, and horrific human misdeeds. Contributors typically compare and contrast the play’s characters, storytelling techniques, and subject matter with similar pieces of literature from the same and different settings and time periods.

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Are Romeo and Juliet are truly in love?

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Romeo and Juliet are portrayed as being truly in love in William Shakespeare's play, as they are willing to go to great lengths and face great risks to be together. Their love is described as passionate and intense, but also impulsive and ultimately tragic.

How do you write a blurb on romeo and Juliet?

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"Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story written by William Shakespeare about two young star-crossed lovers from feuding families in Verona. Their forbidden love leads to a series of tragic events that ultimately unite the Montagues and Capulets in grief."

Who is the boy and girl out of Romeo and Juliet?

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Romeo is the boy, and Juliet is the girl in the tragic love story of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. They come from feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets, and their love ultimately leads to their tragic demise.

What is the climax of the story your Oedipus complex?

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The climax of "The Oedipus Complex" occurs when three-year-old Jeffrey realizes that he desires his mother and sees his father as a rival for her affections. This realization leads to inner conflict and feelings of jealousy and hostility towards the father.

Why does Oedipus insist that it is better to live and be blind than to die?

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Oedipus believes that being alive, even while blind, allows him the opportunity to repent for his sins and seek redemption. He sees value in living to make amends for his actions, rather than succumbing to death without the chance to right his wrongs.

Who was Abraham in Romeo and Juliet?

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Abraham is a minor character in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." He is a servant of the Capulet family and is involved in the opening scene's brawl with the Montagues. Abraham's loyalty to his master, Sampson, contributes to the ongoing feud between the two families.

If there are any tautologies in Romeo and Juliet?

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One example of a tautology in Romeo and Juliet is when Juliet tells Romeo, "Parting is such sweet sorrow." This phrase is tautological because "sweet sorrow" is contradictory, as sorrow is typically not associated with sweetness.

Write an obituary on Romeo?

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Romeo, beloved husband of Juliet, tragically passed away leaving a void in the hearts of many. He will forever be remembered for his passionate love for Juliet, his unwavering loyalty to his friends, and his bravery in the face of adversity. His legacy lives on in the timeless tale of love and sacrifice that he shared with Juliet. Rest in peace, Romeo.

Who was balthazar in Romeo and Juliet?

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Balthasar is Romeo's servant in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." He plays a minor role, conveying information to Romeo that ultimately leads to tragic consequences. Balthasar is loyal to Romeo and tries to help him throughout the play.

Can 21st century readers identify with Oedipus' plight in 'Oedipus Rex?

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Yes, it is possible for 21st century readers to identify with Oedipus' plight in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban King Oedipus' plight is one of mistaken self-identity. Technological breakthroughs lead to surrogate mothers and test tube babies. Conflicts and natural catastrophes leave babies orphans without any accompanying evidence of parentage. All three situations make it easy for people to grow up with mistaken self-images.

What types of new literature developed in the classical time period?

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During the classical time period, new literary forms developed such as epic poetry (e.g. Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey"), drama (e.g. Greek tragedies and comedies), and philosophical dialogues (e.g. Plato's works). These forms helped shape the foundation of Western literature and continue to influence storytelling today.

How is Romeo and Friar John related?

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Romeo and Friar John are not related. Friar John is a Franciscan friar who was supposed to deliver an important letter from Friar Laurence to Romeo, but he was unable to do so due to being quarantined during a plague outbreak.

In Romeo and Juliet who is Mercutio?

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Mercutio is Romeo's close friend and a witty, quick-witted and hot-tempered young man in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." His spirited personality serves as a foil to Romeo's more romantic and introspective nature. Mercutio's death at the hands of Tybalt is a turning point in the play.

In what year was 'Oedipus Rex' written?

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Sophocles is the author of "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone."

Specifically, the ancient Greek dramatist (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) authored a huge number of plays during the fifth century B.C.E. He dealt with the story of disgraced Theban King Oedipus in three of his seven surviving plays. He wrote "Antigone" around 440 B.C.E. and "Oedipus Rex" some ten years later, around 430 B.C.E.

Why was Montague worried about his son Romeo?

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Montague was worried about Romeo because he had noticed his son's recent moodiness and unusual behavior. He was concerned about Romeo's well-being and wanted to understand the cause of his distress.

How does the play Romeo and Juliet end?

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In Mantua, Romeo's servant Balthasar arrives and tells Romeo that Juliet is dead. Romeo vows to see Juliet in her tomb and poison himself there, buying the poison from a poor Apothecary who illegally sells it to Romeo only because he (the Apothecary) needs the money. At Lawrence's cell, Friar John reports he could not deliver the letter to Romeo since he (John) got stuck in a quarantined house while searching for Romeo. Friar Lawrence heads to the cemetery with a crowbar. At the tomb, Paris and his page arrive and Paris mourns Juliet's death. Paris hides when he hears Romeo and Balthasar approach. Romeo orders Balthasar to leave him alone, no matter what he hears. When Romeo opens the tomb, Paris steps out and tries to stop him by provoking him to fight. Romeo entreats Paris to simply walk away and not fight, but Paris forces Romeo to fight him, resulting in Romeo slaying Paris. In sorrow, Romeo lays Paris in the tomb, while Paris' page secretly leaves to call the watch. Romeo finds Juliet and mourns her death, then drinks his poison and dies. Outside the tomb, Friar Lawrence arrives and meets Balthasar who tells the Friar that Romeo has been in the tomb for one half hour. Lawrence enters the tomb and finds Romeo and Paris dead. Juliet then awakes and spots Romeo. The Friar, upon hearing noises outside flees, leaving Juliet with Romeo. Juliet tries to kill herself with Romeo's poison, but can find none, either in the vial or on Romeo's lips. In desperation, she stabs herself with Romeo's dagger. The watch arrives, having found Balthasar and the Friar. The Prince and Lord and Lady Capulet arrive and learn Paris, Romeo, and Juliet are dead (amazingly to them, Juliet seems to have been alive, and then newly dead again). Lord Montague arrives and reports that his wife has died from grief over Romeo's exile, then learns himself of Romeo's death. Capulet and Montague make peace and swear to never fight again. They vow to build solid gold statues of Romeo and Juliet and place them side by side so all can remember their plight.

The short form: Romeo and Juliet both kill themselves and their parents decide to reconcile as a result.

Who sentenced romeo to exile?

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Friar Laurence helps Romeo escape and arranges for him to spend the night with Juliet before leaving for Mantua. Lord Capulet then decides that Juliet will marry Paris, which leads to her pretending to be dead. Ultimately, fate and miscommunication between Romeo, Juliet, and the Friar result in Romeo being banished by Prince Escalus for killing Tybalt.

Famous Quote from Romeo and Juliet?

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The moral lessons of Anthony and Cleopatra can be both personal and political lessons depending on what aspect of the play a reader absorbs the most. Mainly, the moral is that love is not so simple as to manage it in the same way one would manage political matters. Both Anthony and Cleopatra at some points in the play take more of a political attitude in managing their personal affairs.

Where is Romeo sent after being banished from Verona?

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Mantua: City in Italy where Romeo flees after saying his last goodbye to Juliet. He hides here, and waits to hear from the friar. It is here that he learns that Juliet is supposedly dead. Then, on his way to go and see her, he buys poison from an apothecary on the street.

When did Romeo and Juliet die?

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Romeo and Juliet did not actually exist, as far as well can tell, so it's hard to say when they died. The play is not set in any particular year. It's sometimes set in the middle ages, or the Elizabethan era, or in more modern times including contemporary USA.

However, we know what time of year it takes place. The play takes place about the middle of July.

It's also fair to say that they die in the last scene of the play. That's where Romeo and Juliet really live.

Who is the tragic hero in Antigone?

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The tragic hero in Antigone is generally considered to be Creon. He is a respected king who experiences a downfall due to his tragic flaw of excessive pride and stubbornness. His actions lead to a series of tragic events, ultimately resulting in his own personal suffering and the loss of his family.

What are Oedipus' character traits in 'Oedipus Rex'?

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Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex' is portrayed as brave, determined, and quick-witted. He is also shown to be hot-tempered and stubborn, with a tendency to act impulsively without fully considering the consequences of his actions.

Does Benvolio die in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The previous answer is not actually correct. Only partly so. In the First Quarto text, it is mentioned that Benvolio actually does die. (The Applause first folio of Shakespeare: in modern type. Freeman) This likely explains why Benvolio, who is a major character at the beginning of the play vanishes after the deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio.

Most texts, however, do not include the single line Shakespeare used to account for Benvolio's absence ("And young Benvolio is deceased too") so the confusion remains.

Previous answer: No, Benvolio does not die. Mercutio was killed by Tybalt, Juliet's Cousin, and Romeo killed Tybalt in anger, which led to Romeo being banished to Mantua from Verona.

What herb poisoned Romeo?

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In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Juliet fakes her death by consuming a potion made from a herb called "vial," sometimes referred to as "sleeping potion" or "sleeping draught." This potion induces a death-like coma, leading to tragic consequences for the young lovers.

To what elements of the Oedipus story does Muriel Rukeyser allude in 'Myth'?

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In her poem "Myth," Muriel Rukeyser alludes to elements of the Oedipus story such as the prophecy of patricide and incest, the discovery of Oedipus's true identity, and the tragic consequences of fate. She explores themes of fate, destiny, and the complexities of human relationships that are central to the Oedipus myth.