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Oedipus suggests he will cast out the one who has brought this suffering on his city a clear tension is created between what Oedipus knows and what the audience knows What literary device is present?

When the audience knows something that a character on stage doesn't know, it is called dramatic irony.


Can Oedipus be regarded as responsible for the death and suffering in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Yes, Oedipus can be regarded as responsible for the death and suffering in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is responsible for the death of King Laius and four of Laius' five member escort party. He most likely can enter a successful plea of self-defense since he is outnumbered. In fact, Laius and his charioteer behave badly, hurtfully and offensively. Oedipus subsequently becomes responsible for the suffering of his people because of the pestilence brought on by his neglect of mandatory cleansing rituals in the aftermath of his crimes.


What suggestion does Creon make when Oedipus asks about the message from god Apollo?

Creon suggests that the reason that the plague is upon Thebes is by one of the land and its' blood. This meaning that the plague is brought on by some one in the family.


What is ironic about Oedipus punishment?

The irony of the punishment brought forth by Oedipus is the fact that he himself declared that the man who murdered Laius to be murdered. When Oedipus makes this declaration, he is unaware that he is the murderer.


Who tells Oedipus about his abandonment in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is the Corinthian messenger who tells Oedipus about his abandonment in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the Corinthian messenger says that Oedipus is not Corinthian born. He states that he found Oedipus and brought him to Corinth. The messenger tells of finding the abandoned infant Oedipus outside Thebes.

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Oedipus suggests he will cast out the one who has brought this suffering on his city a clear tension is created between what Oedipus knows and what the audience knows What literary device is present?

When the audience knows something that a character on stage doesn't know, it is called dramatic irony.


Can Oedipus be regarded as responsible for the death and suffering in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Yes, Oedipus can be regarded as responsible for the death and suffering in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is responsible for the death of King Laius and four of Laius' five member escort party. He most likely can enter a successful plea of self-defense since he is outnumbered. In fact, Laius and his charioteer behave badly, hurtfully and offensively. Oedipus subsequently becomes responsible for the suffering of his people because of the pestilence brought on by his neglect of mandatory cleansing rituals in the aftermath of his crimes.


What suggestion does Creon make when Oedipus asks about the message from god Apollo?

Creon suggests that the reason that the plague is upon Thebes is by one of the land and its' blood. This meaning that the plague is brought on by some one in the family.


What is ironic about Oedipus punishment?

The irony of the punishment brought forth by Oedipus is the fact that he himself declared that the man who murdered Laius to be murdered. When Oedipus makes this declaration, he is unaware that he is the murderer.


Who tells Oedipus about his abandonment in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is the Corinthian messenger who tells Oedipus about his abandonment in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the Corinthian messenger says that Oedipus is not Corinthian born. He states that he found Oedipus and brought him to Corinth. The messenger tells of finding the abandoned infant Oedipus outside Thebes.


Why does Creon want Oedipus brought back to Thebes?

Creon wants Oedipus back because he want to use Oedipus as a talisman to save the people of Thebes from any curse..... boateng Qwasi


How did Polybos come to raise Oedipus as his own son?

The Corinthian shepherd brought the baby Oedipus to Polybos, who, because he did not have any children of his own, raised him as his own.


Why does Oedipus want to find Laius' murderer?

Theban King Oedipus wants to find his royal predecessor's murderer in order to end the suffering of his people. The Delphic Oracle says that Thebes is visited by a plague, for not having tracked down the murderer of their previous sovereign, Theban King Laius. The Oracle says that any perpetrator of that heinous offense must be identified and brought to justice. Otherwise, the suffering of the city and its people will continue unabated.Theban King Oedipus wants to find the murderer of his royal predecessor, Theban King Laius. His motive is his desire to end the plague He wants to stop the suffering of his people who are seeing their own numbers reduced as quickly as those of his livestock and as fast as the volumes of his harvests.


Can a person be brought to life even after suffering hypothermia?

Yes


What happens after Teiresias tells Oedipus The accursed polluter of this land is you?

After Teiresias reveals the truth to Oedipus, Oedipus initially denies it and accuses Teiresias of being a fraud. As the truth slowly unravels, Oedipus discovers that he is indeed the one who has brought a curse upon the land of Thebes, and he is consumed by guilt and despair.


Why have the priests come to the altar at Thebes in sophocles?

In Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex," the priests come to the altar at Thebes to seek help from the gods in addressing the crisis afflicting their city, which is plagued by a devastating plague and suffering. They turn to Oedipus, the king, believing he can save them, as he previously solved the riddle of the Sphinx and brought prosperity to Thebes. Their presence highlights the desperation of the people and their reliance on divine intervention through their leader. This sets the stage for the unfolding tragedy as Oedipus seeks to uncover the truth behind the plague.


What is Oedipus tragic flaw with evidence in Oedipus Rex?

Oedipus basically had what in the greek language was called hubris...its the tragic flaw of arrogance...throughout the play, it is evident that Oedipus thinks highly of himself (and this is brought up many times in conversation with Tiresias.) Another flaw Oedipus had was being overly determined to find out this truth of his identity, this inevitably causes his downfall