what is his attitude toward the suppliants? ( Oedipus the king)
Oedipus does not choose the spokesman of the group of suppliants in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the suppliants arrange altars outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. They bring garlands, offerings and suppliant sticks. A priest of Zeus heads and represents the group even before Theban King Oedipus exits from the palace.
Oedipus believes he plays a big role in Thebes. Therefore, if he makes a wrong decision, many citizens will suffer. The suppliants don't have such a big responsibility.
It is to meet with the priest and suppliants that Oedipus comes outside the palace in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus comes outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. He finds altars set up as well as Theban suppliants gathered around the priest of Zeus. He already knows that they are there and even why they are there. Thebans request a royal audience and then wait outside.
It is the priest of Zeus that tells Oedipus that a pestilence threatens to destroy the city at the beginning of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest gathers with suppliants outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. The suppliants have set up altars in the clearing. They plan to have the priest bring up the pestilential problem in a public meeting with their beloved and respected King Oedipus.
It is the priest of Zeus that tells Oedipus that a pestilence threatens to destroy the city at the beginning of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest gathers with suppliants outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. The suppliants have set up altars in the clearing. They plan to have the priest bring up the pestilential problem in a public meeting with their beloved and respected King Oedipus.
Oedipus does not choose the spokesman of the group of suppliants in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the suppliants arrange altars outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. They bring garlands, offerings and suppliant sticks. A priest of Zeus heads and represents the group even before Theban King Oedipus exits from the palace.
Oedipus believes he plays a big role in Thebes. Therefore, if he makes a wrong decision, many citizens will suffer. The suppliants don't have such a big responsibility.
Oedipus shows pity and compassion towards the suppliants seeking his help, recognizing their suffering and promising to help in any way he can. He acknowledges their pain and agrees to do everything in his power to relieve their city from the plague.
It is to meet with the priest and suppliants that Oedipus comes outside the palace in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus comes outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. He finds altars set up as well as Theban suppliants gathered around the priest of Zeus. He already knows that they are there and even why they are there. Thebans request a royal audience and then wait outside.
It is the priest of Zeus that tells Oedipus that a pestilence threatens to destroy the city at the beginning of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest gathers with suppliants outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. The suppliants have set up altars in the clearing. They plan to have the priest bring up the pestilential problem in a public meeting with their beloved and respected King Oedipus.
It is the priest of Zeus that tells Oedipus that a pestilence threatens to destroy the city at the beginning of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest gathers with suppliants outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. The suppliants have set up altars in the clearing. They plan to have the priest bring up the pestilential problem in a public meeting with their beloved and respected King Oedipus.
That he will make every effort to end the pestilence before it ends Thebes is the promise that Oedipus makes to the priest and suppliants in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus knows that Thebes suffers from a pestilence of ailing livestock, dying children and failing crops. He learns that the pestilence will end with the identification and punishment of the guilty in King Laius' murder. He loves his city and its people. He promises that he will fight to death to find the guilty and end the pestilence.
At the start, the people of Thebes consider Theban King Oedipus the savior of their city. He previously saves them from an oppressive tax burden. They now suffer from a famine, a low birth rate, and a pestilence that's killing off their grazing flocks and herds. They believe that Oedipus once again can sort things out properly.
That there is pestilence in Thebes is what Oedipus learns at the beginning of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus comes out of the palace. He finds altars set up and suppliants gathered around a priest of Zeus. He is informed of the pestilence, about which he already knows through his own means.
Oedipus coming outside to address his people is the action that begins "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest of Zeus and suppliants are gathered outside the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. Altars are set up to appease the gods. Oedipus comes out to find out what he can do for his people.
Why they are there is what Oedipus asks the Thebans gathered before his palace in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus exits from the royal palace. He finds altars set up and Theban suppliants gathered around the priest of Zeus. He opens the dialogue by asking why they are there since the city is suffering.
It is in the opening scene that Oedipus asks why the citizens of Thebes are upset in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus comes out of the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. He finds the altars set up and the priest of Zeus gathered with Theban suppliants. He opens up the dialogue by asking what is troubling his people.