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Oedipus's father was told that Oedipus would kill him, so he sent the boy away at birth. Oedipus knew about the prophecy and that he was from Athens, so when he wanted to visit his homeland, he went to Corinth to avoid killing his father. His father heard that he was coming to Greece and thought that he was coming to kill him, so he went to Corinth. Oedipus attempted the discus in Corinth and killed a man in the crowd (his father). He then went to Athens, fell in love with his mother, married her, found out, and stabbed out his eyes. Alternate version: he met his father at a crossroads, argued, and killed him before going on to Athens.
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Why does Oedipus' father try to have his son killed?
Oedipus's father tries to kill his son to prevent the prophesy, that Oedipus will kill the father and marry the mother, from happening. The gods prophesied as such and they didn't want it to happen.
What does Tiresias say will happen to Oedipus?
He will become blind and learn the truth of the prophecy.
Who is Creon's stepfather in 'Oedipus Rex'?
No one is Theban King Creon's stepfather in 'Oedipus Rex'. Neither is Creon the stepfather to anyone in the play. But what does happen is future King Oedipus' adoption by King Polybus and Queen Merope of Corinth.
How old are Oedipus' daughters in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Elementary school aged is the age of Oedipus' daughters in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban King Oedipus is worried about what will happen to his young daughters, the sister Princesses Antigone and Ismene. His daughters make no onstage comments. Oedipus needs to explain things, which he does in the way of speaking to children of elementary school age.
What happen to laius the former king?
Laius the former king of Thebes was killed by his son Oedipus.
What order did these events happen with Oedipus Rex a messenger annoucnes that Oedipus has blinded himself?
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What ethical positions or worldview are implied in the passage spoken by Oedipus from Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus shows how fate is going to happen no matter what you do. This story actually shows that the intentions of the parents actually ensured that the oracle was going to happen.
Why does Oedipus' father try to have his son killed?
Oedipus's father tries to kill his son to prevent the prophesy, that Oedipus will kill the father and marry the mother, from happening. The gods prophesied as such and they didn't want it to happen.
What does Tiresias say will happen to Oedipus?
He will become blind and learn the truth of the prophecy.
Who is Creon's stepfather in 'Oedipus Rex'?
No one is Theban King Creon's stepfather in 'Oedipus Rex'. Neither is Creon the stepfather to anyone in the play. But what does happen is future King Oedipus' adoption by King Polybus and Queen Merope of Corinth.
How old are Oedipus' daughters in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Elementary school aged is the age of Oedipus' daughters in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban King Oedipus is worried about what will happen to his young daughters, the sister Princesses Antigone and Ismene. His daughters make no onstage comments. Oedipus needs to explain things, which he does in the way of speaking to children of elementary school age.
What happen to laius the former king?
Laius the former king of Thebes was killed by his son Oedipus.
In which Freudian stage does the Oedipus complex happen?
The phallic stage, age 3 to 6 years.
What does Oedipus suggest should happen to him in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he should be accompanied in exile with his daughters and that he should be exiled to the mountains outside Thebes are what Oedipus suggests should happen to him in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban King Oedipus must be punished with execution or exile for killing King Laius, his father and his sovereign. The gods determine the punishment options and then choice of which to apply. Oedipus decides that he wants to put in a bid on how he views punishment options: Let him be exiled with his daughters and let that exile be to Cithaeron, the mountains of his intended death as an infant outside Thebes.
What does Oedipus do at a place where three roads meet in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Commit murder is what Oedipus does at a place where three roads meet in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus commits one murder in self-defense. The other four happen in rapid succession. No specific information is given other than that Oedipus was outnumbered at an intersection, where a party of six pushed through, jostling and then striking him in the process.
What is so ironic about Teresius in Oedipus Rex?
tiresias is a blind prophet. He is blind but can see what is going to happen.
What does Oedipus wish to happen to those who fail to help him find the murderer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Execution or exile is what Oedipus wishes to happen to those who fail to help him find the murderer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the Delphi oracle conveys the divinely inspired message that the pestilence will end in Thebes with the execution or exile of Theban King Laius' murderer. King Oedipus, Laius' royal successor, heads the murder investigation. He is at a loss for clues. To encourage information sharing, Oedipus proclaims that all those who know, but are not forthcoming with, information will be punished in the same way as the guilt, with execution or exile.
