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At the time of Laius's murder, Oedipus was not king of Thebes; in fact he unknowingly killed Laius and was the son of Laius.

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Who is laius murder?

His son Oedipus.


Who tells Oedipus that he is Laius is murder?

Teiresias


What are examples of Oedipus's hamartia?

He accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder. He utters a curse upon Laius's murder.


Oedipus thinks creon is framing him for the murder of?

King Laius.


What Oedipus thinks is the murder of the former king of Thebe?

laius


How does Oedipus respond to Laius' murder clues in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is conscientiously that Oedipus responds to Laius' murder clues 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. The case is old, and information is difficult to come by. But Oedipus diligently follows up on every lead no matter how uncomfortable for him and his role model life of personal happiness and professional success.


Which of these is an example of Oedipus hamartia?

He accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder.


When Oedipus question Creon about the murder of laius what dramatic irony does the playwright begin to develop?

The dramatic irony that begins to develop when Oedipus questions Creon about the murder of Laius is that Oedipus is unknowingly asking about his own actions. The audience is aware that Oedipus is in fact the one who killed Laius, but Oedipus himself is unaware of this fact, creating tension and suspense as the truth begins to unravel.


When the chorus tell Oedipus of old rumours that suggest Laius was not killed by robbers what effect does this have in terms of the plot of Oedipus Rex?

It gives Oedipus information that will later cause him to suspect that he is Laius's murder


What is Oedipus' promise to whomever informs about Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?

A reward and thanks is what Oedipus promises to whomever informs him about Laius' murder 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 needs help since the murder takes place before his move to Thebes. He promises that those who share information will benefit from royal rewards and gratitude.


What are the reasons that Oedipus wants to bring Laius' murder to justice?

There was a famine, and Oedipus went to an oracle who said that the only way it would be over was if he found out who killed Laius.


What is an example of as it appears in the character Oedipus?

He utters a curse condemning Laius's killer and he accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder.