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Which accusation does Oedipus make against Creon?

Oedipus accused "Creon" of trying to take over the throne, and conspiracy against him.


What does Creon say that Oedipus needs to do to get proof of Creon's innocence in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Consult with the Delphic oracle is what Creon says that Oedipus needs to do to get proof of Creon's innocence in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus groundlessly charges Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, with attempting to usurp all royal powers. Creon defends himself. He says that Oedipus need only check with the Delphic oracle. The oracle will confirm that the pestilence can be ended only with the identification and punishment of the guilty in King Laius' murder.


Why does Creon tell Oedipus to go to Python in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is to see for himself that Creon is telling the truththat Creon tells Oedipus to go to Python in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus accuses Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, of conspiring with Teiresias the blind prophet to grab all royal powers to themselves. He charges that they hope to seize power by framing Oedipus for the unsolved murder of King Laius. Creon defends himself by saying that the Delphic oracle, who presides at Python, insists that the current pestilence will end in Thebes only with the finding and punishing of the guilty in Laius' murder. He suggests that Oedipus go and consult with her himself.


What is Creon's principal argument with Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is over groundless charges of treasonous conspiracythat Creon has his principal argument with Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus groundlessly charges his brother-in-law and royal colleague, Creon, with conspiring to grab royal powers for himself and Thebes' royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet. Creon defends himself in a spirited but reasoned and respectful fashion. He insists that he prefers not to be supreme ruler of Thebes and that what he says and does is above board and can be verified.


Why does Oedipus distrust Creon?

Oedipus distrusts Creon because he feels very threatened by him. He believes Creon and Teiresias are conspiring against him and trying to take his position as king.

Related questions

Which accusation does Oedipus make against Creon?

Oedipus accused "Creon" of trying to take over the throne, and conspiracy against him.


What does Creon say that Oedipus needs to do to get proof of Creon's innocence in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Consult with the Delphic oracle is what Creon says that Oedipus needs to do to get proof of Creon's innocence in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus groundlessly charges Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, with attempting to usurp all royal powers. Creon defends himself. He says that Oedipus need only check with the Delphic oracle. The oracle will confirm that the pestilence can be ended only with the identification and punishment of the guilty in King Laius' murder.


Why does Creon tell Oedipus to go to Python in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is to see for himself that Creon is telling the truththat Creon tells Oedipus to go to Python in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus accuses Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, of conspiring with Teiresias the blind prophet to grab all royal powers to themselves. He charges that they hope to seize power by framing Oedipus for the unsolved murder of King Laius. Creon defends himself by saying that the Delphic oracle, who presides at Python, insists that the current pestilence will end in Thebes only with the finding and punishing of the guilty in Laius' murder. He suggests that Oedipus go and consult with her himself.


What is Creon's principal argument with Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is over groundless charges of treasonous conspiracythat Creon has his principal argument with Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus groundlessly charges his brother-in-law and royal colleague, Creon, with conspiring to grab royal powers for himself and Thebes' royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet. Creon defends himself in a spirited but reasoned and respectful fashion. He insists that he prefers not to be supreme ruler of Thebes and that what he says and does is above board and can be verified.


What does Eteocles do that pleases Creon?

He defends Thebes against Polynices and his followers.


Why does Oedipus distrust Creon?

Oedipus distrusts Creon because he feels very threatened by him. He believes Creon and Teiresias are conspiring against him and trying to take his position as king.


What ethical position or worldview does Creon imply when he speaks to Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Rules for life in the world are set by the gods and human behavior that is not adjusted accordingly is punished are the respective ethical position and worldview implied by Creon when he speaks with Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon has three conversations with Theban King Oedipus, his brother-in-law and nephew. In the first, he brings up the Apolline solution to the pestilence in Thebes. In the second, he defends himself against allegations of conspiracy with Teiresias the blind prophet to commit treason against Oedipus. In the third, he meets with the disgraced Oedipus to discuss the future. In all three cases, he seeks to know what offends the gods and what can be done in the way of atonement, behavior modification or punishment to get back in their good graces.


Who does Oedipus believe is plotting against him to take over his throne?

Oedipus thinks Creon his brother inlaw is plotting against him.


Why does Oedipus believe that Creon is plotting against him in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That he does not understand who else benefits from a treasonous charge is the reason why Oedipus believes that Creon is plotting against him in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet announces that Theban King Oedipus is the criminal sought by the gods and all Thebes for killing King Laius. Oedipus does not remember killing let alone even meeting his supposed victim. But he feels that the charge benefits his brother-in-law Creon, who can grab all the royal powers for himself if Oedipus is overthrown.


What is ironic about Oedipus calling Creon a murderer in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That he himself is a murderer is what is ironic about Oedipus calling Creon a murderer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, all Thebes is looking for the murderer of Theban King Laius, King Oedipus' royal predecessor. Oedipus needs to make good on his promise to find and punish the guilty. But he starts off badly by making groundless accusations against Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, and against Teiresias, his royal advisor, and Thebes' respected blind prophet.


Why do Creon and Oedipus argue?

Why does Creon share Oedipus's power?


Why does Oedipus refuse to change his mind about Creon in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Because Oedipus does not see how he can be Laius' killer, because Teiresias' charges to that effect will lead to Oedipus' overthrow or death, and because Creon stands the most to gain, Oedipus refuses to change his mind about Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet says that Oedipus is the mystery killer of previous Theban King Laius. Oedipus, his wife Jocasta and his brother-in-law Creon are joint rulers of Thebes. The charge against Oedipus is punishable by exile or death. Either way, Oedipus loses his job, and Creon therefore adds more responsibilities and power to his. Oedipus therefore assumes that Teiresias is making the charge up so that Creon can have all the royal power and glory for himself.