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What does the choragus tell Creon that he must do?
To go and bury Polyneices and free Antigone from the stone chamber.
What do the confrontations with Tiresias and Creon tell us about Oedipus' character in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he reckless is what Oedipus' confrontations with Teiresias and Creon say about his character in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is reckless in his overreactions to what he dislikes. He hears Teiresias accuse him of a murder that he does not remember committing. He gets back by claiming groundlessly and insultingly that he is being framed so that Teiresias and Creon can grab all the royal powers for themselves.
What is the role of the messenger in Antigone?
The messenger tells Creon that the buriels were dugged, but does not tell Creon who did though.
Why does Tiresias refuse to tell Oedipus the truth at first?
Because the truth will bring nothing but pain.
What news does the Guard bring to Creon?
The guards tell Creon that someone has tried to properly bury Polyneices by covering him with some dirt.
What 3 things does Tiresias tell Odysseus he must do to get home?
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What does the choragus tell Creon that he must do?
To go and bury Polyneices and free Antigone from the stone chamber.
What does Choragus tell Creon that he must do?
To go and bury Polyneices and free Antigone from the stone chamber.
What internal conflict prevents Tiresias from telling the truth at first?
Tiresias is initially reluctant to tell Oedipus the truth about his fate because he knows that revealing the prophecy will bring great suffering and destruction to Oedipus and his family. He struggles with the moral dilemma of deciding whether to tell the truth and fulfill his duty as a prophet, or withhold the information to prevent harm. Ultimately, Tiresias chooses to disclose the prophecy, leading to the tragic consequences that unfold in the story.
What do the confrontations with Tiresias and Creon tell us about Oedipus' character in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he reckless is what Oedipus' confrontations with Teiresias and Creon say about his character in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is reckless in his overreactions to what he dislikes. He hears Teiresias accuse him of a murder that he does not remember committing. He gets back by claiming groundlessly and insultingly that he is being framed so that Teiresias and Creon can grab all the royal powers for themselves.
Why does antigone tell Creon that she disobeyed his edict?
Creon's edict defied moral law.
What is the role of the messenger in Antigone?
The messenger tells Creon that the buriels were dugged, but does not tell Creon who did though.
Where did tiresias tell Odysseus to go?
Tiresias tells Odysseus he will go to Thrinacia, then to Ithaca, then to a land where no one has heard of the sea. Finally, Odysseus will return to Ithaca.
Why does Oedipus doubt what Tiresias tell about the identity of Laius's murder?
Because Tiresias tells him that he is the murderer, and he is not a thief, and doesn't believe that he had anything to do with it, although he finds out later that he did.
What does the sentinel tell Creon?
The sentinel tells Creon that someone has buried Polynices's body, going against Creon's orders.
What instruction does Circe give Odysseus?
she tell him to go to the underworld where she can ask the spirit of Tiresias, a blind prophet who will tell him how to get home.
Why does Tiresias refuse to tell Oedipus the truth at first?
Because the truth will bring nothing but pain.
