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At the end Oedipus has three "legs" two of his own, but then a third including a cane as a result of him blinding himself. Ironically, he truly embodies the riddle that he had solved in the beginning that made him king in the first place.

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Who killed Laius in Oedipus?

Oedipus did, but he didn't realize it was Laius. Also, no one knew it was Oedipus until towards the end.


What are the scene beginnings and endings in 'Oedipus Rex'?

The following lists where the scenes begin in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.):1. The prologue runs from the opening lines until Theban King Oedipus' dismissal of the priest of Zeus and the Theban suppliants.2. The first scene runs from the end of the choral ode calling to the gods until the end of Oedipus' interaction with Teiresias the blind prophet.3. The second scene runs from the end of the choral ode confirming Oedipus' innocence until the end of Oedipus' first interaction with Jocasta.4. The third scene runs from the end of the choral ode criticizing insolence until the end of Oedipus' second interaction involving Jocasta.5. The fourth scene runs from the end of the choral ode describing Oedipus' parentage until the end of Oedipus' interaction with the Theban shepherd.6. The fifth scene runs from the end of the choral ode describing Oedipus' disgrace until the end of the play.


How is Oedipus different at the beginning of Oedipus Rex than at the end?

There are many was that Oedipus is The most obvious being - he is now blind (having blinded himself) and he is aware that the oracle has come true. That he did in fact Kill his father and marry his mother.


What do peacocks feet look like?

Those things on the opposite end of the legs to the body that prevent them having to walk on stumps.


What damage does Oedipus do to himself near the end of the play?

Oedipus has sex with his mother and murders his father.


How has Oedipus change since beginning of play?

At the beginning, Oedipus was full of pride and very boastful, "I AM OEDIPUS!" Towards the end, he was more confused and pitied, and just really upset and sad. "I am Oedipus..."


Is there a pestilence in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Yes, there is a pestilence in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the play begins with Theban King Oedipus and all Thebes trying to figure out what causes and what ends the pestilence. Oedipus gets the news from the Delphic oracle on how to end the pestilence. By the end of the play, Oedipus knows that the pestilence will end even though he loses his friends, his home, his job and his sight in the process.


Must Oedipus find out how to end the pestilence in Thebes in the beginning of 'Oedipus Rex'?

Yes, Oedipus must find out how to end the pestilence in Thebes in the beginning of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is admired and respected by his people. They look to him to solve problems that fight back at going away. Oedipus therefore promises the latest group of suppliants that he will find out how to end the pestilence that threatens harvests and both animal and human populations in Thebes.


Do monkeys have 4 legs or two?

According to the related link, monkeys can walk on 4 legs. They can also walk on 2 legs, but for shorter periods of times. As the state "4 legs", and not "limbs", monkeys probably have 4 legs, which answers you question.


What is the source of Oedipus' greatness in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Defeat of the Sphinx is the source of Oedipus' greatness in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the monstrous Sphinx asks Thebes a seemingly unanswerable riddle. She eats all Thebans who cannot give her the correct answer. But Oedipus figures out the answer and puts an end to the Sphinx before she puts an end to all Thebans.


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