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Why do people turn to Oedipus for help?
People turn to Oedipus for help because he is the king and is believed to be wise. He has concern for the health of his people and for the well being of his kingdom.
What does the priest ask Oedipus to do?
To help the people of Theebes.
What do the people of Thebes want Oedipus to do for them in 'Oedipus Rex'?
End the pestilence is what the people of Thebes want Oedipus to do for them in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, children are born dead or die shortly after birth, crops are failing, and livestock are ailing. Oedipus is the King of Thebes and the victor over the monstrous Sphinx. The people of Thebes seek Oedipus' help in preventing once again the destruction of all life in their city.
Why do the people in 'Oedipus Rex' think that King Oedipus can help?
That he previously saved Thebes is the reason why Thebans think that Theban King Oedipus can help at the beginning of the play 'Oedipus Rex'. No one else was able to deliver the city from the Sphinx's heavy tax burden and ravenous human appetites. No one else was able to guess the answer to the Sphinx's riddle and thereby end the Sphinx's presence and life. It's no wonder that the people of Thebes believe in Oedipus' ability to protect and save them.
Who said never doubt that i will help you in everyway i can?
In Oedipus Rex Oedipus said this.
Why does Oedipus appear before his people in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That they gather outside his palace and that he keeps current of their situation are reasons why Oedipus appears before his people in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest of Zeus and the Theban suppliants gather outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. They have set up altars outside the doors. Theban King Oedipus keeps close tabs on his beloved people. He knows that his people are outside because of some concern upon which they seek his help.
What command does Oedipus issue to help the people unearth clues and criminals in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That they must cooperate or face punishment is the command that Oedipus issues to help the people unearth clues and criminals in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to find the guilty in King Laius' murder in order to end the pestilence in Thebes. He hopes to encourage cooperation with negative and positive reinforcements. Those who cooperate will receive royal rewards and thanks while those who do not will face the same punishment as Laius' killer.
Who solved the Sphinx's riddle in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus solved the Sphinx's riddle in the play Oedipus Rex ("Oedipus the King"). He alone understood that a people-killing Sphinx would pose an apparently unanswerable riddle about people.
What is Oedipus' pride and integrity in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is his intelligence, problem-solving and word of honor that is Oedipus' pride and integrity in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus demonstrates intelligence in defeating the Sphinx. He evidences problem-solving abilities in organizing the investigation of King Laius' murder. He is committed to carrying out his word to end problems and help his people in his beloved city of Thebes.
What may help Oedipus locate the murderer's whereabouts in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Consult with Teiresias is what may help Oedipus locate the murderer's whereabouts in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus asks the chorus leader for help in identifying the guilty in King Laius' murder. The chorus leader brings up Teiresias the blind prophet. He describes Teiresias as adept at details and perception.
How does Athena help Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is through giving him intelligent problem-solving skills that Athena helps Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. The chorus mentions her in their choral odes. She plays no direct role so her help may be assumed in Oedipus' talents at problem-solving.
What is the significance of the first line in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That it is a question and that it shows the concern of Oedipus for his people is the significance of the first line in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus questions why Thebans gather as lowly people waiting to submit a plea for help to a cold, distant authority. He offers himself as concerned as a father over his children. Ironically, Oedipus asks the first of a series of questions but never thinks of asking himself questions about the misconceptions and mysteries in his own life. Just as ironically, Oedipus addresses his people as his children, which in a sense they really are since he and they are albeit unknowingly blood relatives instead of a Corinthian born King ruling over a Theban born people.
