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The exposition is a setting forth of the story. It literally means 'putting out'. The English word traces its roots back to the combination of the preposition 'ex', which means 'out'; and the infinitive 'ponere', which means 'to place'.
In 'Oedipus Rex', the exposition begins at the play's very beginning, with Oedipus meeting the suppliants at the altar. It ends when the priest leads the Theban citizens off stage and the chorus arrives.
In between the beginning and the end, the audience learns that Thebans are asking Theban King Oedipus to save their city from pestilence. The audience also learns that the pestilence is caused by a polluting stain. That stain only can be removed with the killer[s] of previous Theban King Laius being found and punished with execution or exile. The search thus far is hindered by a lack of witnesses other than the sole Survivor of Laius' royal party. According to the Survivor, the search needs to be oriented towards tracking down a gang of robbers. Oedipus therefore fears a similar fate for himself and wants a general assembly of the Theban people to be called to start the search again in earnest.
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∙ 14y agoThe exposition is a setting forth of the story. It literally means 'putting out'. The English word traces its roots back to the combination of the preposition 'ex', which means 'out'; and the infinitive 'ponere', which means 'to place'.
In 'Oedipus Rex', the exposition begins at the play's very beginning, with Oedipus meeting the suppliants at the altar. It ends when the priest leads the Theban citizens off stage and the chorus arrives.
In between the beginning and the end, the audience learns that Thebans are asking Theban King Oedipus to save their city from pestilence. The audience also learns that the pestilence is caused by a polluting stain. That stain only can be removed with the killer[s] of previous Theban King Laius being found and punished with execution or exile. The search thus far is hindered by a lack of witnesses other than the sole survivor of Laius' royal party. According to the survivor, the search needs to be oriented towards tracking down a gang of robbers. Oedipus therefore fears a similar fate for himself and wants a general assembly of the Theban people to be called to start the search again in earnest.
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What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
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.
What is English for 'Rex' in 'Oedipus Rex'?
'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.
Who is shephard in oedipus rex?
The shepherd in Oedipus Rex is the person who rescues Oedipus Rex as a child. The shepherd also confirms the main character's fate.
What is the Oedipus trilogy?
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
What plays were related to 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus Rex is part of a four part collection of plays, three tradgedies and a comedy. We do not have the Comedy but the three tradgedies are "Oedipus Rex", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigone".
Who kills Laius in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus
Who wrote Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.
Is it the exposition inciting incident climax or denouement when Oedipus realizes that he is his father's killer and his mother's husband in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is the climax when Oedipus realizes that he is his father's killer and his mother's husband in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term climax describes the turning point of highest drama and tension. The description fits Theban King Oedipus realizing that all the prophecies are true in regard to his predicted fate.
Who was laius in Oedipus Rex?
Laius was the father of Oedipus who Oedipus killed.
What are the Oedipus plays of Sophocles?
Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus
What is the purpose of 'Oedipus Rex' and when does the reversal of the situation occur?
Before I answer this question, what does Oedipus Rex means?
