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Oedipus asks his citizens to come forward and share their grievances and concerns about the plague afflicting Thebes. He seeks their help in understanding the cause of their suffering and expresses his commitment to finding a solution to save the city. Oedipus emphasizes his role as their protector and leader, showing both his concern for their well-being and his determination to restore order.
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When does Oedipus ask the citizens of Thebes why they are upset in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is in the opening scene that Oedipus asks why the citizens of Thebes are upset in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus comes out of the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. He finds the altars set up and the priest of Zeus gathered with Theban suppliants. He opens up the dialogue by asking what is troubling his people.
Who tells Oedipus about the plague in the beginning of the play?
The Citizens
What problem do citizens face in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The plague is the problem of the Theban citizens in 'Oedipus Rex'. It affects everything living in sight. It therefore wreaks havoc on harvests, livestock and people.
Do citizens tell Oedipus that a plague threatens to destroy the city at the beginning of the play?
No, citizens don't tell Theban King Oedipus about a plague threatening to destroy the city at the beginning of the play. Instead, it's the priest who does so. Oedipus already is aware of the problem and the lack of an effective solution.
How do the Thebans show love and respect to Oedipus as their king?
It's clear that Theban citizens love and respect Oedipus as their King, because of the Priest's actions and comments in the Prologue to 'Oedipus Rex'. For example, the Priest sets up his sacrificial altar in front of Oedipus' palatial home. He also conveys the citizens' requests for Oedipus' help in ending the plague. Additionally, he reminds Oedipus of previously successful feats of valor against other challenges, such as the Sphinx. Specifically, he addresses Oedipus as 'most powerful in all men's eyes'.
When does Oedipus ask the citizens of Thebes why they are upset in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is in the opening scene that Oedipus asks why the citizens of Thebes are upset in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus comes out of the main entrance to the Theban royal palace. He finds the altars set up and the priest of Zeus gathered with Theban suppliants. He opens up the dialogue by asking what is troubling his people.
Who tells Oedipus about the plague in the beginning of the play?
The Citizens
Who appeals to Oedipus on behalf of the citizens in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is the priest of Zeus who appeals to Oedipus on behalf of the citizens in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest appears outside the main entrance of the Theban royal palace. He is accompanied by suppliants, who set up altars. He waits for Theban King Oedipus' presence in order to discuss the latest, pestilential threat to the well-being of Thebes and of its citizens.
What problem do citizens face in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The plague is the problem of the Theban citizens in 'Oedipus Rex'. It affects everything living in sight. It therefore wreaks havoc on harvests, livestock and people.
Do citizens tell Oedipus that a plague threatens to destroy the city at the beginning of the play?
No, citizens don't tell Theban King Oedipus about a plague threatening to destroy the city at the beginning of the play. Instead, it's the priest who does so. Oedipus already is aware of the problem and the lack of an effective solution.
Who tells Oedipus at the beginning of the play that a plague threatens to destroy the city?
Citizens
At the beginning of the play Oedipus listens as citizens complain of a problem What is this problem?
the plague
Tells Oedipus at the beginning of the play that a plague threatens to destroy the city?
Citizens
Who tells Oedipus at the beginning of the play that a plague threatens to destroy the city.?
Citizens
Who tells Oedipus at the beginning of the play that the plague threatens to destroy the city?
Citizens
How do the Thebans show love and respect to Oedipus as their king?
It's clear that Theban citizens love and respect Oedipus as their King, because of the Priest's actions and comments in the Prologue to 'Oedipus Rex'. For example, the Priest sets up his sacrificial altar in front of Oedipus' palatial home. He also conveys the citizens' requests for Oedipus' help in ending the plague. Additionally, he reminds Oedipus of previously successful feats of valor against other challenges, such as the Sphinx. Specifically, he addresses Oedipus as 'most powerful in all men's eyes'.
What does the priest ask Oedipus to do?
To help the people of Theebes.
