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What is the only thing that the lone survivor of the attack on Laius can remember about the murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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That the murderers are a group of robbers is the only thing that the lone Survivor of the attack on Laius remembers about the murder in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles(495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the long survivor is Theban Queen Jocasta's most trusted servant. He returns from the attack to find Oedipus already ensconced as the Savior of Thebes for defeating the monstrous Sphinx. He tells Jocasta what he remembers and then asks for a transfer to shepherding duty outside Thebes.
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Why does Oedipus want to see the surviving member of Laius' escort party in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is an eyewitness to a crime for which Oedipus may be a suspect is the reason why Oedipus wants to see the surviving member of Laius' escort party in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus heads a murder investigation into the death of King Laius, his royal predecessor and his wife's first husband. It is difficult to follow clues and gather information. But Oedipus may be able to solve the murder mystery by talking with Jocasta's most trusted servant, the sole survivor of the attack that kills five out of seven people in the Delphi-Daulia intersection at the same uncomfortable time.
What favor does Oedipus ask of Jocasta in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That she send for the sole eyewitness to Laius' murder is the favor that Oedipus asks of Jocasta in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus can end the pestilence ravaging Thebes only by identifying and punishing the guilty in the long unsolved murder of Laius, his royal predecessor and his wife's first husband. Based on information from Queen Jocasta about the crime's location, Oedipus fears that he is Laius' killer. At the same time, based on information about the number of killers, Oedipus suspects that he may not be that killer since his long ago crime is carried out alone. He therefore asks Jocasta if the sole survivor of the attack on Laius and his five-member escort party can be brought to the palace for questioning.
What is the only thing that the lone survivor of the attack on King Laius remembers about the murder?
The sole survivor of the attack on Theban King Laius remembers that the event took place at a crossroads for three paths. The crossroads was in the land of Phocis. According to the lone survivor, Laius and four of his five attendants and servants were killed while en route from Thebes to Delphi. The survivor subsequently specified to Laius' wife, Theban Queen Jocasta, that the murderous deeds were committed by a band of robbers.But the survivor remembered more than he let on. For example, he actually remembered that the killing was the act of a long perpetrator. Additionally, he remembered the perpetrator's appearance and identity. He in fact recognized Oedipus two times, during the incident and afterwards. During the struggle, he saw the resemblance between Oedipus and Laius. He long ago had saved the three day old Oedipus from death as the predicted killer of his own father. He had given the baby to another shepherd who was originally from Corinth. So the survivor knew that the Laius lookalike could only be Laius' son all grown up.Afterward, the survivor recognized Oedipus, this time in Thebes. Oedipus had gone on to Laius' hometown, which also was his own unbeknownst to him. There, he saved the city from the murderous, tax levying Sphinx. As a reward for his good behavior, he stepped into Laius' shoes personally and professionally, by accepting the kingship as his job and the grieving widow as his wife.
What character in Oedipus rex challenges the gods with attempted murder?
No character in Oedipus Rex challenges the gods with attempted murder. Oedipus unknowingly killed his father and married his mother as it had been predicted in a prophecy.
How is Oedipus schizophrenic in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he quickly thinks that there are connections when there are none is the way in which Oedipus is schizophrenic in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term schizophrenia describes a condition whereby an individual sees connections, people or things that do not exist. The description fits Theban King Oedipus' reactions to unexpected accusations by Teiresias the blind prophet. Oedipus jumps to the conclusion that Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, revives King Laius' unsolved murder so that he and Teiresias can frame him for a murder that he does not remember committing. That murder charge leads to the loss of family, friends, home and job if not life too.
What does Oedipus know in the first half of 'Oedipus Rex'?
That a pestilence afflicts Thebes, that the cause is Laius' unsolved murder and that he himself may be a murder suspect is what Oedipus knows in the first half of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus knows that the death place of his royal predecessor, King Laius, is the same as where he himself commits a crime at about the same time. He knows that Laius resembles one of Oedipus' murder victims. He knows that the sole survivor of the attack leading to Laius' death can be brought in for questioning. He knows that Teiresias the blind prophet accuses him of being Laius' killer.
Why does Oedipus want to see the surviving member of Laius' escort party in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is an eyewitness to a crime for which Oedipus may be a suspect is the reason why Oedipus wants to see the surviving member of Laius' escort party in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus heads a murder investigation into the death of King Laius, his royal predecessor and his wife's first husband. It is difficult to follow clues and gather information. But Oedipus may be able to solve the murder mystery by talking with Jocasta's most trusted servant, the sole survivor of the attack that kills five out of seven people in the Delphi-Daulia intersection at the same uncomfortable time.
What favor does Oedipus ask of Jocasta in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That she send for the sole eyewitness to Laius' murder is the favor that Oedipus asks of Jocasta in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus can end the pestilence ravaging Thebes only by identifying and punishing the guilty in the long unsolved murder of Laius, his royal predecessor and his wife's first husband. Based on information from Queen Jocasta about the crime's location, Oedipus fears that he is Laius' killer. At the same time, based on information about the number of killers, Oedipus suspects that he may not be that killer since his long ago crime is carried out alone. He therefore asks Jocasta if the sole survivor of the attack on Laius and his five-member escort party can be brought to the palace for questioning.
Who is laius murder?
His son Oedipus.
What is the only thing that the lone survivor of the attack on King Laius remembers about the murder?
The sole survivor of the attack on Theban King Laius remembers that the event took place at a crossroads for three paths. The crossroads was in the land of Phocis. According to the lone survivor, Laius and four of his five attendants and servants were killed while en route from Thebes to Delphi. The survivor subsequently specified to Laius' wife, Theban Queen Jocasta, that the murderous deeds were committed by a band of robbers.But the survivor remembered more than he let on. For example, he actually remembered that the killing was the act of a long perpetrator. Additionally, he remembered the perpetrator's appearance and identity. He in fact recognized Oedipus two times, during the incident and afterwards. During the struggle, he saw the resemblance between Oedipus and Laius. He long ago had saved the three day old Oedipus from death as the predicted killer of his own father. He had given the baby to another shepherd who was originally from Corinth. So the survivor knew that the Laius lookalike could only be Laius' son all grown up.Afterward, the survivor recognized Oedipus, this time in Thebes. Oedipus had gone on to Laius' hometown, which also was his own unbeknownst to him. There, he saved the city from the murderous, tax levying Sphinx. As a reward for his good behavior, he stepped into Laius' shoes personally and professionally, by accepting the kingship as his job and the grieving widow as his wife.
Who tells Oedipus that he is Laius is murder?
Teiresias
Why didn't Oedipus at quicky after the murder of laius?
At the time of Laius's murder, Oedipus was not king of Thebes; in fact he unknowingly killed Laius and was the son of Laius.
What character in Oedipus rex challenges the gods with attempted murder?
No character in Oedipus Rex challenges the gods with attempted murder. Oedipus unknowingly killed his father and married his mother as it had been predicted in a prophecy.
How is Oedipus schizophrenic in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he quickly thinks that there are connections when there are none is the way in which Oedipus is schizophrenic in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term schizophrenia describes a condition whereby an individual sees connections, people or things that do not exist. The description fits Theban King Oedipus' reactions to unexpected accusations by Teiresias the blind prophet. Oedipus jumps to the conclusion that Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, revives King Laius' unsolved murder so that he and Teiresias can frame him for a murder that he does not remember committing. That murder charge leads to the loss of family, friends, home and job if not life too.
Why does Oedipus want to see the sole survivor?
The getting of specific information about the murder of Theban King Laius is why Theban King Oedipus wants to see the sole survivor of that crime. Oedipus at first accepts hearsay information. He finds nothing questionable in the information that Laius and all but one of his escorts were attacked and killed by robbers. But then he learns that the killings took place at a crossroads somewhere between Delphi and Thebes.Around the time of that killing, Oedipus was carrying out his own bloodbath. He took the lives of a stranger who was old enough to be his father, and whom he resembled, and of the stranger's companions. The killings all happened at that same crossroads.So Oedipus needs to find out whether Laius was killed by a lone perpetrator or if he met death at the hands of a group of thugs. Such information only can be gotten from the sole survivor. That survivor can be counted on to tell the truth. He in fact is the most devoted and trusted servant of Theban Queen Jocasta, wife of Laius and wife and mother of Oedipus.
How does Oedipus respond to Laius' murder clues in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is conscientiously that Oedipus responds to Laius' murder clues in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to find the guilty in King Laius' murder. The case is old, and information is difficult to come by. But Oedipus diligently follows up on every lead no matter how uncomfortable for him and his role model life of personal happiness and professional success.
Why does Oedipus not believe Teiresias in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That Teiresias accuses him of being the killer is the reason why Oedipus does not believe Teiresias in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus asks Teiresias for help in solving the mysterious murder of King Laius. Teiresias the blind prophet astounds Oedipus by identifying him as the very killer that all Thebes seeks. Oedipus does not remember meeting the man that Teiresias accuses him of killing.
