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Oedipus coming outside to address his people is the action that begins "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the priest of Zeus and suppliants are gathered outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. Altars are set up to appease the gods. Oedipus comes out to find out what he can do for his people.
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Thebes is the setting of oedipus rex Thebes is the theme of oedipus rex Thebes is the rival of oedipus rex Thebes is the downfall of oedipus rex?
Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.
When the play Oedipus rex begins does Oedipus marry jocasta?
no
When the play Oedipus Rex begins is Oedipus's father alive?
No he is dead. Oedipus killed him
When the play Oedipus Rex begins what did come true?
Oedipus has become the king of Thebes.
When the play oedipus rex begins what is true?
Oedipus must find out how to lift a plague from Thebes.
What character begins 'Oedipus Rex' and why?
It is Oedipus who as protagonist and antagonist begins "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the prologue serves to introduce the protagonist and the problem to be solved. Theban King Oedipus is the protagonist as the main character around whom all action centers and as the doer of great deeds. At the same time, he is the antagonist because he is his own worse enemy.
When the play Oedipus rex begins is Oedipus king of Thebes and is there a curse upon the city?
Yes. Apex answer is a).
How would you describe antigone character in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Antigone is a young girl in Oedipus and she has no lines. It is not until Oedipus at Colonus that her character begins to develop.
What is the rising action in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The rising action is the part of the drama that begins where the introduction ends and leads to the climax or turning point. The rising action in 'Oedipus Rex' begins with Creon's first appearance in the play. It leads to Theban Queen Jocasta's recounting of how she understood her husband, Theban King Laius, died. And ultimately that recounting leads to the revelation of the murderous, incestuous base upon which Theban royal family life is based.
What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
When the play Oedipus Rex begins which of the following is true Oedipus knows that the oracles statements have not come true Oedipus is king of the thebes and there is a cursw upon the city Oedipus?
Oedipus is King of Thebes.
Which of these is an example of rising action leading to the climax in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus accuses Creon of plotting to take his place as king.
