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The murder of Laius took place at a crossroads near Thebes, in ancient Greece. According to the myth, he was killed by his son, Oedipus, unwittingly fulfilling a prophecy. This event is central to the story of Oedipus Rex, written by the playwright Sophocles, which explores themes of fate and tragedy. The murder is often set in the context of Laius's journey, which occurred before Oedipus's rise to power in Thebes.
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What clue does Creon give about Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That the murder happens away from Thebes and that it is the act of robbers are clues that Creon gives about Laius' murder in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to identify and punish the guilty in the murder of his royal predecessor, King Laius. He looks to others for clues in his investigation. Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, mentions that the murder does not take place in Thebes and that robbers bribed by Laius' enemies in Thebes are responsible for the crime.
What are examples of Oedipus's hamartia?
He accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder. He utters a curse upon Laius's murder.
Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?
Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes
What is Oedipus' promise to whomever informs about Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
A reward and thanks is what Oedipus promises to whomever informs him about Laius' murder 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 in order to end the pestilence in Thebes. He needs help since the murder takes place before his move to Thebes. He promises that those who share information will benefit from royal rewards and gratitude.
What is an example of hamartia as it appears in the character Oedipus?
He utters a curse condemning Laius's killer and he accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder.
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 clue does Creon give about Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That the murder happens away from Thebes and that it is the act of robbers are clues that Creon gives about Laius' murder in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to identify and punish the guilty in the murder of his royal predecessor, King Laius. He looks to others for clues in his investigation. Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, mentions that the murder does not take place in Thebes and that robbers bribed by Laius' enemies in Thebes are responsible for the crime.
What are examples of Oedipus's hamartia?
He accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder. He utters a curse upon Laius's murder.
What reversals take place in the first half of 'Oedipus Rex'?
A murder charge and supporting evidence are the reversals that take place in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus attempts to gather information in order to find the guilty in King Laius' murder. He looks for help from his royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet, who instead charges him with the crime. He then looks for help from Queen Jocasta, his wife and Laius' widow. She pinpoints Laius' death place as the very spot where Oedipus commits a similar crime against a similar person at about the same time as Laius' death.
Who was with laius during the murder?
shepard
Who is laius murder?
His son Oedipus.
Who tells Oedipus that he is Laius is murder?
Teiresias
Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?
Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes
What is Oedipus' promise to whomever informs about Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
A reward and thanks is what Oedipus promises to whomever informs him about Laius' murder 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 in order to end the pestilence in Thebes. He needs help since the murder takes place before his move to Thebes. He promises that those who share information will benefit from royal rewards and gratitude.
Oedipus thinks creon is framing him for the murder of?
King Laius.
What Oedipus thinks is the murder of the former king of Thebe?
laius
What is an example of as it appears in the character Oedipus?
He utters a curse condemning Laius's killer and he accuses Teiresias of plotting Laius's murder.
