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That he anticipates his city's needs, that he calls it "my city," and that he prefers to be exiled to its outskirts are ways of describing Oedipus' patriotism in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Oedipus does not need to be told about the current pestilence, against which he has a plan of action already in place. He gets helpful information from the Delphic oracle and from key information sources within the city. He heads the investigation that will end the pestilence before it ends Thebes. He refers to Thebes as "my city" even though he assumes himself to be Corinthian born and bred. With his downfall, he wishes to spend the rest of his miserable life in the mountains just outside the beloved city that he no longer can see.
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What is an adjective to describe the messenger in Oedipus Rex?
fast,slow,smelly
Which of Oedipus' qualities are emphasized in the first scene of 'Oedipus Rex'?
His compassion, patriotism and proactiveness are Oedipus' qualities that are emphasized in the first scene of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus demonstrates compassion in his heartfelt concern over the suffering of Thebans. He exhibits patriotism in his dedication to righting whatever wrong his city faces. He manifests proactiveness in anticipating the city's needs and keeping current of developing situations.
What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
How would you describe antigone character in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Antigone is a young girl in Oedipus and she has no lines. It is not until Oedipus at Colonus that her character begins to develop.
Thebes is the setting of oedipus rex Thebes is the theme of oedipus rex Thebes is the rival of oedipus rex Thebes is the downfall of oedipus rex?
Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.
What is an adjective to describe the messenger in Oedipus Rex?
fast,slow,smelly
Which of Oedipus' qualities are emphasized in the first scene of 'Oedipus Rex'?
His compassion, patriotism and proactiveness are Oedipus' qualities that are emphasized in the first scene of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus demonstrates compassion in his heartfelt concern over the suffering of Thebans. He exhibits patriotism in his dedication to righting whatever wrong his city faces. He manifests proactiveness in anticipating the city's needs and keeping current of developing situations.
What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
How would you describe antigone character in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Antigone is a young girl in Oedipus and she has no lines. It is not until Oedipus at Colonus that her character begins to develop.
Thebes is the setting of oedipus rex Thebes is the theme of oedipus rex Thebes is the rival of oedipus rex Thebes is the downfall of oedipus rex?
Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.
What is English for 'Rex' in 'Oedipus Rex'?
'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.
How does the priest describe Oedipus as ruler in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is as the wisest of men that the priest describes Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest of Zeus characterizes Theban King Oedipus as the savior of Thebes. He describes Oedipus as divinely favored in wisdom. He gives an example Oedipus' defeat of the seemingly invincible Sphinx.
Who is shephard in oedipus rex?
The shepherd in Oedipus Rex is the person who rescues Oedipus Rex as a child. The shepherd also confirms the main character's fate.
What is the Oedipus trilogy?
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
What plays were related to 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus Rex is part of a four part collection of plays, three tradgedies and a comedy. We do not have the Comedy but the three tradgedies are "Oedipus Rex", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigone".
Who kills Laius in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus
Who wrote Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.
