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What does Teiresias mean when he says 'This day will bring your birth and your destruction' in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That Oedipus will learn the true circumstances of his birth and identity and that the knowledge will destroy him personally and professionally is what Teiresias means when he says "This day will bring your birth and your death" in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Oedipus asks for help in finding the guilty in King Laius' murder. His royal advisor Teiresias the blind prophet gives an answer that Oedipus dislikes and shows that he dislikes. Teiresias holds fast to his answer and maintains that everything that Oedipus needs to know will be known, to his own detriment.
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Why does Oedipus bring up the Sphinx and call Teiresias a pious fraud in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That the crisis over the Sphinx is solved by Oedipus, not Teiresias, is the reason why Oedipus brings up the Sphinx and calls Teiresias a pious fraud in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus comes as a young man to Thebes. He defeats the Sphinx, who is asking an impossible question and killing and eating all Thebans who do not have the correct answer. Teiresias the blind prophet already is in Thebes, but does nothing to end the Sphinx's reign of terror. Oedipus refers to this to question Teiresias' motives for action and inaction.
Whom does Oedipus send at the beginning of the play to consult Teiresias?
No one is sent by Theban King Oedipus to consult with Teiresias the blind prophet, at the beginning of the play. Instead, Oedipus has his brother-in-law and uncle, Theban King Creon, go to consult with the Oracle at Apollo's shrine. He has problems trying to carry out the information from the Oracle. So Oedipus sends a messenger to bring Teiresias to his presence. But no one is sent beforehand or in advance to consult with the prophet before this meeting with Oedipus.
Why was teiresias hesitant to share what he knew about the death of king laius?
Teiresias was hesitant to share what he knew about the death of King Laius because he understood the implications of revealing the truth and the tragic fate that awaited Oedipus. His insights into the prophecy and the dark nature of fate made him wary of exposing Oedipus to the harsh realities of his past. Additionally, Teiresias was aware that knowledge could lead to suffering, and he preferred to keep the information hidden to protect Oedipus from further pain. Ultimately, his reluctance stemmed from a desire to shield both Oedipus and Thebes from the devastating consequences that the truth might bring.
Of what does Oedipus accuse Creon?
Theban King Oedipus accuses his brother-in-law Creon of trying to overthrow him. In 'Oedipus the King', the city of Thebes is suffering from a plague. Creon consults with Teiresias the blind prophet. Ultimately, Teiresias reveals that the plague is caused by Oedipus having killed the previous king and married the widow. The two original crimes are worsened by the additional crimes of the previous king having been Oedipus' father and of the widowed queen being Oedipus' mother. The effects of the original crime of king-killing are made ever more dire by the continued effects of the subsequent crimes of marrying, and having children with, one's own mother. In essence, it's the poisoned tree and the fruits of the poisoned tree being allowed to flourish without restraint that bring in the plague and keep it within the Theban confines. Oedipus doesn't want to believe that he's the source of the plague. Neither does he want to accept the fact of the additional crimes that he albeit unknowingly commits. It's the refusal to accept and face reality that leads him to accuse Creon of bribing the circumspect Teiresias for the purpose of taking over the crown and throne of Thebes.
What do the priests of Thebes tell Oedipus to do in 'Oedipus Rex'?
To bring an end to the failing harvests, declining birth rate and ailing livestock is what the high priest of Thebes asks Oedipus to do in the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest considers Oedipus a savvy ruler who successfully makes it up as he goes along. According to him, Oedipus is adept at figuring things out on his own or getting good advice from the gods and his peers. So there is no reason why Oedipus cannot get Thebes through its latest crisis ... or so the priest assumes.
Why does Oedipus bring up the Sphinx and call Teiresias a pious fraud in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That the crisis over the Sphinx is solved by Oedipus, not Teiresias, is the reason why Oedipus brings up the Sphinx and calls Teiresias a pious fraud in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus comes as a young man to Thebes. He defeats the Sphinx, who is asking an impossible question and killing and eating all Thebans who do not have the correct answer. Teiresias the blind prophet already is in Thebes, but does nothing to end the Sphinx's reign of terror. Oedipus refers to this to question Teiresias' motives for action and inaction.
Whom does Oedipus send at the beginning of the play to consult Teiresias?
No one is sent by Theban King Oedipus to consult with Teiresias the blind prophet, at the beginning of the play. Instead, Oedipus has his brother-in-law and uncle, Theban King Creon, go to consult with the Oracle at Apollo's shrine. He has problems trying to carry out the information from the Oracle. So Oedipus sends a messenger to bring Teiresias to his presence. But no one is sent beforehand or in advance to consult with the prophet before this meeting with Oedipus.
What does Teiresias tell Odysseus?
Teiresias tells Odysseus to avoid the herds of Helios cattle on Thrinakia. Teiresisas saw that if Odysseus and men ate the cattle it would bring about their destruction.
What sacrifice does Odysseus offer to bring Teiresias up from the dead?
Odysseus slits the throat of a large black sheep and lets Teiresias drink of its blood.
What did Circe and Teiresias both warn Odysseus to do?
Circe warned Odysseus to avoid the island of Thrinacia where the cattle of the sun god Helios grazed, as harming the cattle would bring destruction to his crew. Teiresias warned Odysseus not to harm the cattle and advised him to make amends to Poseidon after returning home to Ithaca.
Of what does Oedipus accuse Creon?
Theban King Oedipus accuses his brother-in-law Creon of trying to overthrow him. In 'Oedipus the King', the city of Thebes is suffering from a plague. Creon consults with Teiresias the blind prophet. Ultimately, Teiresias reveals that the plague is caused by Oedipus having killed the previous king and married the widow. The two original crimes are worsened by the additional crimes of the previous king having been Oedipus' father and of the widowed queen being Oedipus' mother. The effects of the original crime of king-killing are made ever more dire by the continued effects of the subsequent crimes of marrying, and having children with, one's own mother. In essence, it's the poisoned tree and the fruits of the poisoned tree being allowed to flourish without restraint that bring in the plague and keep it within the Theban confines. Oedipus doesn't want to believe that he's the source of the plague. Neither does he want to accept the fact of the additional crimes that he albeit unknowingly commits. It's the refusal to accept and face reality that leads him to accuse Creon of bribing the circumspect Teiresias for the purpose of taking over the crown and throne of Thebes.
What do the priests of Thebes tell Oedipus to do in 'Oedipus Rex'?
To bring an end to the failing harvests, declining birth rate and ailing livestock is what the high priest of Thebes asks Oedipus to do in the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest considers Oedipus a savvy ruler who successfully makes it up as he goes along. According to him, Oedipus is adept at figuring things out on his own or getting good advice from the gods and his peers. So there is no reason why Oedipus cannot get Thebes through its latest crisis ... or so the priest assumes.
How did Oedipus bring the city of Thebes fortune in the book Oedipus Rex?
by answering the riddle of the sphinx and saving Thebes from the rule of the sphinx.
How does Creon respond to Oedipus's request that he be allowed to bring his children with him into exile?
He declines the request, saying that Oedipus can no longer have his way as he did when he was king.
What are the events in first to last order from the falling action on in 'Oedipus Rex'?
A messenger announces Jocasta's death. Oedipus asks Creon to banish him from Thebes. Creon brings Oedipus's children to him. Oedipus asks that he be allowed to bring his children with him into exile.
What news does Creon bring back to Oedipus?
hes dead
Does Creon bringing Oedipus' children to him or Oedipus asking to be allowed to bring his children with him into exile come first in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Creon bringing Oedipus' children out comes before Oedipus asking to be allowed to bring his children with him into exilein "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus loses his job as king of Thebes because of criminal acts and immoral behavior. He is supposed to be isolated and shunned while await divine indication as to whether he will be punished by execution or exile. Oedipus attempts to force the issue of his punishment by first asking to see his daughters, the Princesses Antigone and Ismene, and then requesting their company in exile.
