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That he is a constant reminder of the failed revolt that is a mortal life is the meaning of the last line in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the last line advises the audience that no one can be happy as long as Theban King Oedipus lives. Oedipus is cursed because of his family background and because of his own proactiveness gainst a horrible fate. The gods lack well wishes for mortals, whose only happiness is in entering the deathly Underworld of the afterlife.
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Which of the following happens last in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus marries Jocasta.
What does the name Oedipus mean in Oedipus Rex?
swollen foot.
What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
Which line in 'Oedipus Rex' is most likely the anagnorisis?
"Woe! woe! woe! woe! all cometh clear at last." (1225)
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.
Which of the following happens last in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus marries Jocasta.
What does the name Oedipus mean in Oedipus Rex?
swollen foot.
What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
Which line in 'Oedipus Rex' is most likely the anagnorisis?
"Woe! woe! woe! woe! all cometh clear at last." (1225)
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 does from line 1225 from the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles most likely represent Woe woe woe woe all cometh clear at last?
anagnorisisanagnorisisanagnorisisanagnorisis; climaxanagnorisis; climaxanagnorisis; climaxanagnorisis; climaxIn the play, Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, 'woe woe woe all cometh clear at last is an example of a anagnorisis; climax occurring simultaneously.
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 is Oedipus' real mother in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Jocasta is Oedipus' real mother in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta is King Oedipus' real biological mother. But she last sees him when he is three days old. She thinks that he is dead, and Oedipus believes his mother to be someone else.
Who kills Laius in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus
