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When Oedipus tells Jocasta that Teiresias has accused him of Laius's murder Jocasta responds be telling Oedipus that?
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When Oedipus tells Jocasta that Teiresias has accused him of Laius's murder Jocasta responds by telling Oedipus that?
He says that "prophets and seers are sometimes mistaken."
When Oedipus tells Jocasta that Teiresias has accused him of Laius's murder, Jocasta responds by telling Oedipus that:?
prophets and seers are sometimes mistaken.prophets and seers are sometimes mistaken.prophets and seers are sometimes mistakenprophets and seers are sometimes mistaken
What is Jocasta's response when Oedipus says that Teiresias has accused him of Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That prophets make mistakes is Jocasta's response when told by Oedipus of Teiresias' accusing him of being Laius' murderer in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta expresses a lack of confidence in prophets and prophecies. She brings up a chilling prophecy delivered to her and her first husband, King Laius. According to the prophecy, Laius is to die at the hands of his own son with Jocasta. But the prophecy does not come true to Jocasta's way of thinking since it is her understanding that Laius dies at the hands of robbers in an unfortunate meeting at the Daulia-Delphi crossroads in Phocis.
What are three climaxes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The information from Teiresias, Jocasta and the Corinthian and Theban shepherds are three climaxes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term climax describes a turning point that leads to dropping fortunes and rising misfortunes for the hero. Theban King Oedipus' fortunes drop when he is accused by Teiresias the blind prophet of being King Laius' killer. They fall again when Laius' death place per Queen Jocasta is the location of a similar crime committed by Oedipus at about the same time and against similar persons. They hit rock bottom when the eyewitness accounts of the Corinthian and Theban shepherds place his birth in the Theban royal household.
What does Teiresias do first when Oedipus asks for help?
The first reaction of Teiresias the blind prophet is not to want to help Theban King Oedipus. Oedipus asks Teiresias for the help that gods and mortals aren't giving him to identify the murderer of previous Theban King Laius. Teiresias indicates that he knows of the long unsolved crime, but doesn't want to give any information. He ends up identifying Oedipus as the very murderer only after being threatened, insulted, and accused as the murder's planner, by the King.
When Oedipus tells Jocasta that teiresias has accused him of Laius murder Jocasta responds by telling Oedipus that?
He says that "prophets and seers are sometimes mistaken."
When Oedipus tells Jocasta that Teiresias has accused him of Laius's murder Jocasta responds by telling Oedipus that?
He says that "prophets and seers are sometimes mistaken."
When Oedipus tells Jocasta that Teiresias has accused him of Laius's murder, Jocasta responds by telling Oedipus that:?
prophets and seers are sometimes mistaken.prophets and seers are sometimes mistaken.prophets and seers are sometimes mistakenprophets and seers are sometimes mistaken
What is Jocasta's response when Oedipus says that Teiresias has accused him of Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That prophets make mistakes is Jocasta's response when told by Oedipus of Teiresias' accusing him of being Laius' murderer in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta expresses a lack of confidence in prophets and prophecies. She brings up a chilling prophecy delivered to her and her first husband, King Laius. According to the prophecy, Laius is to die at the hands of his own son with Jocasta. But the prophecy does not come true to Jocasta's way of thinking since it is her understanding that Laius dies at the hands of robbers in an unfortunate meeting at the Daulia-Delphi crossroads in Phocis.
What are three climaxes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The information from Teiresias, Jocasta and the Corinthian and Theban shepherds are three climaxes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term climax describes a turning point that leads to dropping fortunes and rising misfortunes for the hero. Theban King Oedipus' fortunes drop when he is accused by Teiresias the blind prophet of being King Laius' killer. They fall again when Laius' death place per Queen Jocasta is the location of a similar crime committed by Oedipus at about the same time and against similar persons. They hit rock bottom when the eyewitness accounts of the Corinthian and Theban shepherds place his birth in the Theban royal household.
What does Teiresias do first when Oedipus asks for help?
The first reaction of Teiresias the blind prophet is not to want to help Theban King Oedipus. Oedipus asks Teiresias for the help that gods and mortals aren't giving him to identify the murderer of previous Theban King Laius. Teiresias indicates that he knows of the long unsolved crime, but doesn't want to give any information. He ends up identifying Oedipus as the very murderer only after being threatened, insulted, and accused as the murder's planner, by the King.
Does Creon return from Delphi before being accused by Oedipus?
Yes, Theban King Creon returns from consulting with the Oracle at Apollo's Shrine before being accused by Theban King Oedipus. Creon comes back with the news that the killer or killers of the royal predecessor, Theban King Laius, must be identified and punished with death or exile. No one gives any helpful information by which Oedipus can track down the perpetrator or perpetrators.Oedipus therefore calls upon Teiresias the blind prophet. But Teiresias finally says that Oedipus himself is the killer who's being sought. This is such a shock that Oedipus assumes that Creon and Teiresias are conspiring to overthrow him by framing him for murder. The irony lies in the fact that what Teiresias says is true.
Why does Oedipus doubt what Teiresias tells him about the identity of Laius' murderer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Because he himself is the accused, Oedipus doubts what Teiresias says about the identity of Laius' murderer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus arrives in Thebes after the death of Theban King Laius. So he does not remember ever meeting his royal predecessor. He therefore doubts that he can be identified and punished as Laius' murderer.
Why does Creon confront Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is being accused of treasonous conspiracy is the reason why Creon confronts Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet accuses Theban King Oedipus of being King Laius' murderer. Oedipus can think of no reason other than his overthrow as to why such seemingly groundless accusations are being made. He promptly and groundlessly charges Teiresias with conspiring with Creon to grab all royal powers for themselves. Creon hears of Oedipus' charges and seeks to sort out the misunderstanding, which otherwise can end in his execution or exile.
What is a justification for Oedipus' suspicion of Creon's news and Teiresias' naming him Laius' murderer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That the two stand to benefit the most from his downfallis a justification for Oedipus' suspicion of Creon's news and Teiresias' naming him Laius' murderer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus' brother-in-law and royal colleague Creon claims that the Delphic oracle says that the pestilence in Thebes will end with the identification and execution or exile of King Laius' murderer. Then Oedipus' royal advisor Teiresias the blind prophet claims that Oedipus is the killer that all Thebes seeks. Oedipus finds it a suspicious coincidence that punishing Laius' murderer suddenly becomes a pressing concern that will cost him his job if not also his life as the prime suspect. He has no memory of ever meeting the person is being accused of killing.
Who did Oedipus falsely accuse of betraying him?
Oedipus accused Creon, Iocaste's brother.
How is Oedipus arrogant?
Arrogance refers to a sense of pride that exaggerates one's own importance and disdains the feelings of others. Theban King Oedipus may be called arrogant when he calls Teiresias the blind prophet a liar. He does so publicly. He disregards Teiresias' special skills, social rank, prior good record, and advanced age. He acts badly, just because he doesn't like being accused of the killing of Theban King Laius. And yet before Teiresias' appearance, Oedipus indicates that he deserves the same punishment as ordinary people if he's found to be guilty, involved or remiss regarding the unsolved murder.
