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The main difference between the sufferings of Job and of Oedipus is the lack of provocation in the first case, and the guilt albeit unknowing in the second. Job was a faithful believer in God. He has a stellar resume when he's noticed by the Devil. In contrast, Oedipus has killed his father and his king, and married and had children with his own mother, when fate catches him up. The similarities in their sufferings are their loss of everything and their ultimate triumphs. In terms of Job, the triumph is known to readers of his story before the story's end. In terms of Oedipus, the play 'Oedipus Rex' ends with his humiliating blindness, downfall and exile. But he finds redemption and a kinder memory by posterity in the sequel, 'Oedipus at Colonus'.
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What makes Oedipus angry at his two sons in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is because he believes they do not help him that Oedipus becomes angry with his sons in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus loses his home, his job, his spouse and his vision. His twin sons Eteocles and Polyneices inherit the throne despite their father's criminal acts and immoral behavior. Oedipus thinks that as royals and his successors that they can, but do not, ease his suffering as a blind exile.
Who is Artemis in Oedipus Rex?
Artemis is the Goddess of the hunt. In Oedipus Rex, she is the second Goddess called for to save Thebes from the plague it is suffering because of the murder of Laius, who was Oedipus' father.
How does Oedipus' sorrow differ from the sorrow of his people?
Theban King Oedipus' sorrow differs from the experience of the Theban people, because his sorrow is all encompassing. He mourns for his family, his household, and his people. But Thebans mourn for the direct impact of the pestilence on each of their individual households. They understand the suffering in terms of their own personal experience. But Oedipus experiences the pestilence in terms of himself and of everyone else in the city.
Which lines may suggest that Oedipus does not believe that his actions play a role in bringing him suffering?
"What man more harassed by the vexing Gods [than I]?" is a line that suggests that Oedipus does not believe that his actions play a role in bringing him suffering.
Can Oedipus be regarded as responsible for the death and suffering in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Yes, Oedipus can be regarded as responsible for the death and suffering in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is responsible for the death of King Laius and four of Laius' five member escort party. He most likely can enter a successful plea of self-defense since he is outnumbered. In fact, Laius and his charioteer behave badly, hurtfully and offensively. Oedipus subsequently becomes responsible for the suffering of his people because of the pestilence brought on by his neglect of mandatory cleansing rituals in the aftermath of his crimes.
When oedipus says what man more harassed by the vexing gods than you might infer that he?
Oedipus does not see the role his actions have played in bringing him suffering.
What might we infer about Oedipus from the line What man more harassed by the vexing gods than I on page 845?
Oedipus does not see the role his actions have played in bringing him suffering.
What does line 147 mean in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That the priest of Zeus achieves his purpose of getting Oedipus involved in ending the current suffering in Thebes is the meaning of "Let us get up, children. For this man has willingly declared just what we came for" in the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, line counts differ according to the particular edition being consulted. If this is the line in question, then it is what the priest of Thebes says at the end of his interaction with Oedipus. He is referring to those who come as suppliants of Oedipus' help in finding the cause of and solution to failing harvests, declining birth rates and ailing livestock.
One who endures great suffering-?
Job ya buddy
What news does the Oedipus promise the priest in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?
The insights of the Delphic oracle is the news that Oedipus promises to the priest in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus learns from the priest of Zeus that Thebans are suffering from a pestilence. Oedipus reassures the priest that he awaits news from his brother-in-law and royal colleague, Creon. Creon returns any minute with the insights of the Delphic oracle. Oedipus will share any news immediately with the priest.
Which line spoken by Jocasta suggest that she knows Oedipus's true identity?
In "Oedipus Rex," Jocasta asks Oedipus to stop if he has any concern for his life or for her suffering. At this point, she has guessed the identity of Oedipus and doesn't want him to experience the pain of knowing he has slept with his own mother. The knowledge that she has children with her son is too much for Jocasta, and she hangs herself.
What does Oedipus ask the Thebans gathered before his palace in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Why they are there is what Oedipus asks the Thebans gathered before his palace in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus exits from the royal palace. He finds altars set up and Theban suppliants gathered around the priest of Zeus. He opens the dialogue by asking why they are there since the city is suffering.
