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When does the action take place in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Oedipus' last day as King of Thebes is the timing of the action in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the play respects the ancient Greek unity of time, plot, and place. Temporally, the time is the 24-hour span in which Oedipus ends his rule Thebes and begins his house arrest. Ultimately, house arrest is followed by either Oedipus' exile and death in Colonus according to Sophocles' "Oedipus at Colonus" or by his continued house arrest and death in Thebes according to Book 23 of Homer's "Iliad."


In the book Antigone The army who attacked Thebes was from where?

Argos.


What are the many possible endings of 'Oedipus Rex'?

That Oedipus is executed or that he is exiled alone or with his daughters are three possible endings to "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, these suggestions take into consideration that the murder of a father and of a king seriously offends the gods. The gods therefore can be counted on to punish. But there actually is yet a fourth option, which is presented in Book 23 of "The Iliad" by Homer (fl. 8th century B.C.E.): Oedipus is placed under house arrest and lives out his life in Thebes, where funeral games are held after his death.


What is the effect of authors craft in the play Oedipus Rex?

The author tries to show that the book is stupid


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

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Thebes is the of Oedipus Rex?

Thebes is the home of Oedipus throughout most of the book although he was born in Cadmus.


What is his tone in Oedipus speech in Oedipus book?

In Oedipus's speech in the play "Oedipus Rex," the tone can be described as confident, authoritative, and determined. He speaks with conviction and decisiveness as he tries to uncover the truth behind the plague affecting Thebes.


When does the action take place in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Oedipus' last day as King of Thebes is the timing of the action in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the play respects the ancient Greek unity of time, plot, and place. Temporally, the time is the 24-hour span in which Oedipus ends his rule Thebes and begins his house arrest. Ultimately, house arrest is followed by either Oedipus' exile and death in Colonus according to Sophocles' "Oedipus at Colonus" or by his continued house arrest and death in Thebes according to Book 23 of Homer's "Iliad."


What did Oedipus do last?

He blinded himself. However, after he blinded and exiled himself, he wandered throughout the land with his daughter, Antigone, looking for somewhere to die. This part of Oedipus' story is in the book called "Oedipus at Colonus". Oedipus, led by his daughter Antigone, wanders into the town of Colonus where they are met by a villager who tells them that they should leave, as the town is scared by Furies. Oedipus sees this as a sign, as he killed his Father and married his Mother, which were perfect reasons for the Furies to attack Oedipus. Ismene, another daughter of Oedipus, arrives on horse and tells both Antigone and Oedipus of Polynices and Eteocles, and Polynices goal of attacking Thebes. The brothers have heard from Apollo that their outcomes depend on where their Father is buried, however, Oedipus curses both his sons and choses to be buried at Colonus. Creon, who wants Oedipus to be buried at Thebes, steals Antigone away from Oedipus in an attempt to get him to follow. Oedipus gets a message from Polynices, telling him to meet him at the Temple of Poseidon, and Ploynices tells Oedipus that he has been banished from Thebes by his own brother, and intends to attack. He begs Oedipus to lift the curse that he put on him and his brother, but Oedipus says that they deserve their fate for casting their Father out. Polynices exits, in a blind rage. Oedipus reads the thunderstorm, that has broken out, Zeus thinks it is time for Oedipus to die. Then Oedipus dies, which is the tragic end to a tragic story. This story is then followed by "Antigone" which is the outcome of Polynices and Eteocles fight and the death of the entire family.


Who wrote the book Maia of Thebes?

The author of Maia of Thebes is: Ann Turner


In the book Antigone The army who attacked Thebes was from where?

Argos.


What are the many possible endings of 'Oedipus Rex'?

That Oedipus is executed or that he is exiled alone or with his daughters are three possible endings to "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, these suggestions take into consideration that the murder of a father and of a king seriously offends the gods. The gods therefore can be counted on to punish. But there actually is yet a fourth option, which is presented in Book 23 of "The Iliad" by Homer (fl. 8th century B.C.E.): Oedipus is placed under house arrest and lives out his life in Thebes, where funeral games are held after his death.


Can you bring a book on a plane"?

Yes, you can bring a book on a plane.


Is Amos fortune a historical fiction book?

maybe


What was the name of the first book that Voltaire wrote?

The first book that Voltaire wrote was "Oedipus," a tragedy in five acts that was published in 1718.


How many pages in loot how to steal a fortune?

The book "Loot: How to Steal a Fortune" by Jude Watson has 272 pages.


What is the meaning of 'Bring to book'?

To bring to book : To demand an explanation form/call to account