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The priest goes to Oedipus to ask for his help in saving the city of Thebes. A plague has wiped out all the crops as well as the livestock. It has also made all the women sterile so that they can no longer have children.
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Why have the priests come to the altar in the book Oedipus Rex?
The priests are trying to figure out how to remedy the plague
What instructions does oedipus give the priest?
Oedipus instructs the priests to remove their branches from the altar, signaling an answer to their request for deliverance from the gods' curse.
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Of course! Jesus said to visit those imprisoned.
What do the priests of Thebes tell Oedipus to do in 'Oedipus Rex'?
To bring an end to the failing harvests, declining birth rate and ailing livestock is what the high priest of Thebes asks Oedipus to do in the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest considers Oedipus a savvy ruler who successfully makes it up as he goes along. According to him, Oedipus is adept at figuring things out on his own or getting good advice from the gods and his peers. So there is no reason why Oedipus cannot get Thebes through its latest crisis ... or so the priest assumes.
What is Oedipus response Oedipus Rex?
That he disagrees, that he understands and that he will wait for divine indications are Creon's responses in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon answers his brother-in-law King Oedipus' charge of treasonous conspiracy with a spirited self-defense. He replies to Oedipus' request to see the sister Princesses Antigone and Ismene with an understanding of a father's wish to visit with his daughters. He responds to Oedipus' request to be exiled with his daughters with a reminder that such decisions are up to the gods.
Does Creon dislike his brother-in-law in 'Oedipus Rex'?
No, Creon does not dislike his brother-in-law in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon acts respectfully towards Theban King Oedipus, his brother-in-law and his royal colleague. He expresses appreciation for sharing in the benefits without sharing in the decisions and stresses of Oedipus' royal rule. He maintains a respectful attitude and defense despite Oedipus' groundless accusations. He respects Oedipus' request to visit with his daughters even though he needs to begin the shunning of Oedipus for immoral behavior and await the divinely chosen punishment for Oedipus' crimes.
What does the line 'Speak out to all' reveal about Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he likes to interact directly and openly with his people and keep them informed is what the line "Speak out to all" reveals in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the statement is Theban King Oedipus' answer to Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague. Creon offers to go inside and in private tell Oedipus about the results of his visit to the oracle at Apollo's shrine. Oedipus prefers to have his people hear the news now instead of later.
Why are the details of Oedipus' life not presented in chronological order in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is to increase audience involvement, heighten the dramatic impact and emphasize the tragedy that the details of Oedipus' life are not presented in chronological order in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, interest is increased by the audience relating to how Theban King Oedipus feels as he unravels the riddle of his existence. The dramatic effect is heightened by the uncluttered re-visit to the turning points in Oedipus' life. The tragedy is emphasized by the close contrast between Oedipus at the height of personal happiness and professional success and Oedipus angry and embittered about the true nature of his life and misdeeds.
What is Creon's response in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he disagrees, that he understands and that he will wait for divine indications are Creon's responses in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon answers his brother-in-law King Oedipus' charge of treasonous conspiracy with a spirited self-defense. He replies to Oedipus' request to see the sister Princesses Antigone and Ismene with an understanding of a father's wish to visit with his daughters. He responds to Oedipus' request to be exiled with his daughters with a reminder that such decisions are up to the gods.
What does the priests speech reveal about how Oedipus has been regarded as a ruler of Thebes?
The priest's speech reveals that Laius, the previous ruler of Thebes has been murdered. Oedipus has become ruler by succession, as he is Laius' son. The priest says that Thebes will not be released from the plague until the murderer has been found and either executed or banished.
What is the Oedipus trilogy?
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
