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It is by defeating the Sphinx and marrying Jocasta that Oedipus gains legitimacy in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Oedipus comes to Thebes as a presumed Corinthian royal born and bred. He defeats the Sphinx who feeds her appetite for freshly killed Thebans by asking a riddle that no one can answer. He is rewarded with the offer of the Theban throne through marriage with the recently widowed Queen Jocasta.
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What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
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'.
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 is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
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'.
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.
What does Oedipus hope to gain by sending Creon to pray to the Delphic oracle in 'Oedipus Rex'?
A way of ending the pestilence is what Oedipus hopes to gain by sending his wife's brother to pray to the Delphic oracle in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus knows of the pestilence that afflicts all Thebes. It does not affect the royal household. But Oedipus cares about his people. He therefore asks Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, to seek the advice of the Pythia, the Delphic oracle.
Who was laius in Oedipus Rex?
Laius was the father of Oedipus who Oedipus killed.
What are the Oedipus plays of Sophocles?
Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus
What is the purpose of 'Oedipus Rex' and when does the reversal of the situation occur?
Before I answer this question, what does Oedipus Rex means?
