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What do the people think of Oedipus in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus is a well-respected leader. He is a self-identified saviour, "...never doubt that I will help you / In every way I can". He is very powerful, but does not let this power make him too arrogant or self-important to aid his subjects. Consequently, the people of Thebes treat him with respect and honour, addressing him as, "Great Oedipus, O powerful king of Thebes!" An interesting line is, "...you were never / Better informed than we, nor could we teach you: / A god's touch, it seems, enabled you to help us". Oedipus' power and desire for god-like omniscience are qualities reminiscent of the gods themselves. The people of Thebes identify these qualities as signs of the gods' blessing. This is ironic because the gods, often characterized as petty, seem to feel jealous or threatened by the skill and confidence of Oedipus, leading to his doom. This curse results in Oedipus' stigma. The people still may respect their former king, but do not wish to associate themselves with him. He is shunned and banished by the gods and his people.
How does sophocles cause his audience to feel pity and fear in Oedipus Rex?
Because Oedipus blind himself, and exile which makes the audience feel pity to Oedipus.
How does Creon feel about the elders in Thebes in 'Antigone'?
That they are his supporters is the way the Creon feels about the elders in Thebes in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus draws its membership from the most accomplished, respected and senior of Theban citizens. It therefore is there to be supportive to Thebes' ruler, the current king. Theban King Creon notices and appreciates the chorus' support.
What is the climate in Thebes at the time of 'Antigone'?
That Thebans are ashamed of their royal house, depressed over the recent civil war and fearful of the futureis what the climate is like in Thebes at the time of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Thebans live with the shame of not knowing that beloved Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta are in an albeit unknowing incestuous relationship and that Oedipus also is the killer of his father and royal predecessor, King Laius. They feel depressed over the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession
How do the people of Thebes feel about Creon's decision about Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Admiration for her and opposition to him are the ways that the people of Thebes feel about Creon's decision about Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon decides to sentence his niece, Princess Antigone, to death for burying her brother Polyneices. He does not care or know how much the people of Thebes take sides in the matter of the edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He has no idea that his people fear and silently oppose him and admire and silent support his niece.
Where does the runaway Oedipus go in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Thebes is the place to which the runaway Oedipus goes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus consults with the Delphic oracle. He dislikes the oracle's prediction that he will kill his father and marry his mother. He does not feel tempted to commit murder and incest. But to be on the safe side, he makes the decision not to return home. Instead, he moves to Thebes.
What do the people think of Oedipus in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus is a well-respected leader. He is a self-identified saviour, "...never doubt that I will help you / In every way I can". He is very powerful, but does not let this power make him too arrogant or self-important to aid his subjects. Consequently, the people of Thebes treat him with respect and honour, addressing him as, "Great Oedipus, O powerful king of Thebes!" An interesting line is, "...you were never / Better informed than we, nor could we teach you: / A god's touch, it seems, enabled you to help us". Oedipus' power and desire for god-like omniscience are qualities reminiscent of the gods themselves. The people of Thebes identify these qualities as signs of the gods' blessing. This is ironic because the gods, often characterized as petty, seem to feel jealous or threatened by the skill and confidence of Oedipus, leading to his doom. This curse results in Oedipus' stigma. The people still may respect their former king, but do not wish to associate themselves with him. He is shunned and banished by the gods and his people.
How does Oedipus respond to the Delphic oracle's words in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is with fear, fight and flight that Oedipus responds to the Delphic oracle's words in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the Delphic oracle announces that Oedipus will kill his father and marry his mother. But Oedipus does not feel murderously towards his presumed father or incestuously towards his presumed mother. He jumps to the conclusion that a fight against an unenviable fate best is carried out by flight to presumably unfamiliar Thebes.
How does sophocles cause his audience to feel pity and fear in Oedipus Rex?
Because Oedipus blind himself, and exile which makes the audience feel pity to Oedipus.
How does Creon feel about the elders in Thebes in 'Antigone'?
That they are his supporters is the way the Creon feels about the elders in Thebes in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus draws its membership from the most accomplished, respected and senior of Theban citizens. It therefore is there to be supportive to Thebes' ruler, the current king. Theban King Creon notices and appreciates the chorus' support.
How did others feel about moctezuma?
hi people thought he was cool and he was their ruler
What is the climate in Thebes at the time of 'Antigone'?
That Thebans are ashamed of their royal house, depressed over the recent civil war and fearful of the futureis what the climate is like in Thebes at the time of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Thebans live with the shame of not knowing that beloved Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta are in an albeit unknowing incestuous relationship and that Oedipus also is the killer of his father and royal predecessor, King Laius. They feel depressed over the recent civil war over the Theban royal succession
How do the people of Thebes feel about Creon's decision about Antigone in 'Antigone'?
Admiration for her and opposition to him are the ways that the people of Thebes feel about Creon's decision about Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon decides to sentence his niece, Princess Antigone, to death for burying her brother Polyneices. He does not care or know how much the people of Thebes take sides in the matter of the edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. He has no idea that his people fear and silently oppose him and admire and silent support his niece.
What problems do Oedipus' children have in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Sibling rivalry and personality clashes are the problems that Oedipus' children have in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus' son Eteocles reneges on the royal power sharing arrangement by which he and his twin brother Polyneices are to alternate years of rule. They fight it out to their mutual deaths on the battlefield outside Thebes. Eteocles ends up being buried since his uncle Creon succeeds him as king. Creon does not feel bound to do things the way that they always have been done in Thebes. He therefore decides to treat Polyneices as a dead enemy and leave his body above ground and exposed to the weather and wildlife. Princess Antigone, his niece and Polyneices' sister, clashes with him on this point, to her own fatal detriment.
How does Oedipus characterize himself in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is cursed is how Oedipus characterizes himself in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus characterizes himself as cursed by birth, family and murder. He describes himself as repulsive to gods and mortals. He regrets that his humiliation passes on to the sister Princesses Antigone and Ismene, his daughters and half-sisters.
What sort of reception does Oedipus expect and receive when he first arrives outside Athens in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is made to feel unwelcome is the sort of reception that Oedipus expects and indeed receives when he first arrives outside Athens in "Oedipus at Colonus" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, people consider disgraced Theban King Oedipus an abomination to be avoided and shunned. He is preceded by his reputation as his father's killer and his mother's husband. The villagers outside Athens treat him badly until Athenian King Theseus steps in as Oedipus' protector.
How did people feel about francisco franco?
Many people believed that Francisco Franco was a strongarm ruler and a fascist. He ruled Spain with an iron hand for several decades.
