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The summary depends upon the particular edition of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, such line numbers identify the exodus in ancient Greek editions of the play. The lines therefore include the chorus' observations on the general unhappy hand that the gods deal to mortals and on the end of earthly woes with death. But that may not be the point in the English translations, which tend to take up more lines.
In the case of wordier English translations, such line numbers put readers around the time of the second messenger's information. They then refer to Jocasta's hanging herself before Oedipus can kill her for being both his mother and his wife. They also relate to Oedipus' self-blinding so as not to see the mess of his earthly life or the reactions of his parents in the afterlife.
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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 the relationship between Creon's spoken lines and Oedipus' hamartia in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It helps establish Creon as a foil for Oedipus, thus highlighting Oedipus's tendency not to think before he speaks.
What is English for 'Rex' in 'Oedipus Rex'?
'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.
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 the relationship between Creon's spoken lines and Oedipus' hamartia in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It helps establish Creon as a foil for Oedipus, thus highlighting Oedipus's tendency not to think before he speaks.
What is English for 'Rex' in 'Oedipus Rex'?
'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.
What ethical positions or worldviews are implied in lines 1385-1387 spoken by Oedipus from Oedipus Rex?
Our lives are both determined by fate and freewill.
What are the functions of the chorus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
To entertain, explain, interpret and summarize are the functions of the chorus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus entertains by dancing across the stage and singing odes. The members explain the offstage, onstage and past events of the characters. They interpret the characters and their interactions. They summarize the happenings and have the last words in the play.
Which lines are the climax of Oedipus Rex?
"o light, may i ne'er look on thee again."
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 wrote Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.
