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The falling action refers to the part of the drama that follows the climax and comes before the conclusion. It turns the current of the story in the opposite direction to where it has been heading. In the case of 'Oedipus Rex', the falling action begins with the conversation that subsequent Theban King Creon has with his sister, Theban Queen Jocasta, about her second husband's ultimatum of death or exile. It ends just before Jocasta commits suicide and her husband, Theban King Oedipus, blinds himself and goes into exile.

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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 represents the Climax of Oedipus Rex?

When Jocasta finds out that Oedipus is the murderer of Lauis and her son. I believe this is the climax because after it all the falling action occurs. Jocasta hanging herself, Oedipus blinding himself and exiling himself. As well as a few other events.


What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?

"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".


Put the following events from the falling action of Oedipus Rex in sequential order from first to last?

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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 these is an example of rising action leading to the climax in Oedipus Rex?

Oedipus accuses Creon of plotting to take his place as king.


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'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.


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What is the geographic location of 'Oedipus Rex'?

The ancient Greek city of Thebes is the geographic location of the play 'Oedipus Rex'. That's where the action takes place. But there are references to other places such as Apollo's Shrine, Corinth, and Delphi.


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