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Why didn't tiresias come immediately when Oedipus sent for him?
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∙ 11y ago
That he is an acquaintance of Thebes' founder and that he is sent for are the reasons why Teiresias comes to Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet is an acquaintance of Cadmus, Thebes' founder and first king. He promises to serve as royal advisor to all of Cadmus' descendants. He therefore serves as a living library of past, present and future knowledge of all Thebes and all Thebans. But he shares his wisdom only upon royal request. Without a royal invitation, he sits on his knowledge.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThat he seizes power by illegal means is the reason why Teiresias calls Oedipus a tyrant in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the original title in Greek is "OedipusTyrannus." The exact, literal English equivalent is "Oedipus the Tyrant." A tyrant seizes power by illegal means. Oedipus becomes king by marrying the previous Theban king's widow, Theban Queen Jocasta. But the reason that the positions of husband and king are open lies in Oedipus' albeit unknowing killing of Theban King Laius. It is not illegal to marry an available, eligible queen, but it is illegal to kill a king.
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∙ 12y agoThat his presence is requested is the reason why Teiresias goes to see Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet holds down the job of advisor to every one of Thebes' kings since the city's founding by Cadmus. He draws on a vast storehouse of past, present and future knowledge. But he can share that knowledge only if asked to do so by the currently reigning monarch.
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∙ 12y agoThat Teiresiasis a storehouse of past, present and future knowledge is the reason why Oedipus sends for him in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles 9495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is trying to end the pestilence that is causing babies to die, crops to fail, and livestock to ail. The oracle at Apollo's shrine says that the pestilence will end when whoever killed Laius, Oedipus' royal predecessor, is found and punished with exile or execution. Oedipus is having a difficult time trying to gather enough clues from such a long unsolved murder. He and his people remember that Teiresias the blind prophet can draw upon vast knowledge as advisor to every single king since Thebes' founding as well as upon astute interpretation of ritual sacrifices.
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∙ 9y agoOedipus sends for Tiresias because he wants information on the murder of Laius. Tiresias is blind, but he is a prophet well-known for his for clairvoyance skills.
Amandeep Kaur
Amandeep Kaur
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∙ 11y agohe wasn't in a rush to tell him that he was the murderer? i forgot im trying to figure it out too.
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Who is Tiresias in the play Oedipus Rex?
He is a blind prophet. Somewhat ironic that he cannot see, yet his predictions always come true.
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.
What is the climax in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus realizes hat the prophecies have all come true.
When the play Oedipus Rex begins what did come true?
Oedipus has become the king of Thebes.
Why does Teiresias delay when summoned by Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is unknown why Teiresias delays when summoned by Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon announces that Teiresias the blind prophet is late. Teiresias arrives, but gives no explanation. It is possible that Oedipus just is being impatient. It may be that Teiresias really is late because of being blind and old and needing an escort. Teiresias regrets being there immediately upon arrival. He says that his wisdom will not benefit him and that if he had remembered that he would not have come.
Who is Tiresias in the play Oedipus Rex?
He is a blind prophet. Somewhat ironic that he cannot see, yet his predictions always come true.
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.
What is the climax in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus realizes hat the prophecies have all come true.
When the play Oedipus Rex begins what did come true?
Oedipus has become the king of Thebes.
Why does Teiresias delay when summoned by Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is unknown why Teiresias delays when summoned by Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon announces that Teiresias the blind prophet is late. Teiresias arrives, but gives no explanation. It is possible that Oedipus just is being impatient. It may be that Teiresias really is late because of being blind and old and needing an escort. Teiresias regrets being there immediately upon arrival. He says that his wisdom will not benefit him and that if he had remembered that he would not have come.
Is the inciting incident when Oedipus realizes that the prophecies have all come true in 'Oedipus Rex'?
No, Oedipus' realization that all the prophecies come true is not the inciting incident in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the inciting incident is the event that makes the story possible. Without it, there is no story. It occurs in the beginning of the play. In contrast, Oedipus' realization occurs at the end.
Why does Odysseus not let his mother come near the blood?
He wishes to let Tiresias drink from the blood first and prophesize.
Why does Tiresias refuse to help Oedipus?
Knowledge of the shocking truth is what makes Teiresias the blind prophet refuse to help Theban King Oedipus. Teiresias is asked to identify the killer or killers of Theban King Laius.Oedipus promises to punish the culprit or culprits with death or exile. He clearly values his reputation, his life, his job, and his family. And yet he'll lose all of that if Teiresias helps Oedipus. The reason lies in Oedipus being the very person whom he himself seeks. Albeit unknowingly, Oedipus is the killer of Laius, his father and his king. With the revelation of that crime will come that of another. Oedipus is married to his own mother, Theban Queen Jocasta.The realization of the indecent truth behind the apparent royal marital bliss is something that Oedipus won't accept lightly. He has a quick temper, and speaks before he thinks. Teiresias knows his monarch very well, and therefore is reluctant to be the bearer of such news.
When Oedipus realizes that the prophecies have all come true this the what of the story?
Climax.
When Oedipus realizes that the prophecies have all come true this is the of the story.?
Climax.
At the climax of the story Oedipus realizes what?
the prophecies have all come true
Why are Jocasta and Oedipus joyous about the news of Polybus' death in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That Oedipus cannot be the cause and that therefore all prophecies do not come true are the reasons why Oedipus and Jocasta are joyous about the news of Polybus' death in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus fears a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. But he and his wife, Queen Jocasta, hear from a Corinthian messenger about the death of Oedipus' father, Corinthian King Polybus, from old age and illness. At the time of death, Oedipus is in Thebes and therefore nowhere near Corinth. Jocasta therefore suggests that Oedipus' dreadful prophesied fate will not come true.
