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Unknown to himself, Oedipus was abandoned by his parents because a prophecy said that he would kill his father and marry his mother. Wandering the world, Oedipus becomes a fighter but achieves lasting fame by guessing the riddle of a sphinx who threatened the city of Thebes, and saving the city. As a reward, he is allowed to marry the widowed queen Jocasta (her husband Laius was killed by some wandering fighter) and become King of Thebes. Many years later, through information received through a series of witnesses, Oedipus slowly discovers that he was the wandering fighter who killed the former king, and that in fact he is the son of the Laius and Jocasta, and that the prophecy has come true. Jocasta kills herself and Oedipus puts out his eyes.
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What is the plot summary for the play Oedipus rex?
Creon, to the oracle of the god Apollo to find out what can be done.Laius, was murdered under mysterious circumstances and the murderer was never found.
When the play Oedipus Rex begins is Oedipus's father alive?
No he is dead. Oedipus killed him
When the play Oedipus rex begins does Oedipus marry jocasta?
no
What are two other names for 'Oedipus the King'?
"Oedipus Rex" and "Oedipus Tyrannus" are two other names for the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the original name of the play is "Oedipus Tyrannus." The literal English translation is "Oedipus the Tyrant." But the English translation instead is a literal translation of the play's name in Latin, "Oedipus Rex."
What is the opposite of 'Oedipus Rex'?
The play 'Oedipus at Colonus' is the opposite of 'Oedipus Rex'. The play 'Oedipus Rex' deals with Theban King Oedipus' rise to, and subsequent fall from, personal happiness and professional success. The play 'Oedipus at Colonus' deals with the King's humiliating, miserable time of exile and his ultimate return to favor with gods and mortals.
What is the plot summary for the play Oedipus rex?
Creon, to the oracle of the god Apollo to find out what can be done.Laius, was murdered under mysterious circumstances and the murderer was never found.
When the play Oedipus Rex begins is Oedipus's father alive?
No he is dead. Oedipus killed him
When the play Oedipus rex begins does Oedipus marry jocasta?
no
What are two other names for 'Oedipus the King'?
"Oedipus Rex" and "Oedipus Tyrannus" are two other names for the play "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the original name of the play is "Oedipus Tyrannus." The literal English translation is "Oedipus the Tyrant." But the English translation instead is a literal translation of the play's name in Latin, "Oedipus Rex."
What is the opposite of 'Oedipus Rex'?
The play 'Oedipus at Colonus' is the opposite of 'Oedipus Rex'. The play 'Oedipus Rex' deals with Theban King Oedipus' rise to, and subsequent fall from, personal happiness and professional success. The play 'Oedipus at Colonus' deals with the King's humiliating, miserable time of exile and his ultimate return to favor with gods and mortals.
What city does the play Oedipus the king open in?
The city the play oedipus the king takes place at is Corinth.
Who is Antigone?
Oedipus, who is also her brother. Oedipus, the king of Thebes. His story is told in the play "Oedipus Rex".
What in your opinion is oedipus hamartia and what is its relevance to the play Oedipus Rex?
Hamartia
By which title is 'Oedipus Rex' also known?
"Oedipus Tyrannus" and "Oedipus the King" are two titles by which the play "Oedipus Rex" also is known.Specifically, "Oedipus Tyrannus" is the play's original title by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.). "Oedipus Rex" is the title that is given to the Latin translation of the original Greek play. "Oedipus the King" is the title to the English translation.
Who is the author of 'Oedipus Rex'?
Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.) is the author of the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, the original title of the play is "Oedipus Tyrannus." The play is better known under its Latin title, "Oedipus Rex." The Latin title is translated directly and literally into English as "Oedipus the King."
Who is Antigone's father?
Oedipus, who is also her brother. Oedipus, the king of Thebes. His story is told in the play "Oedipus Rex".
You have to write a summary about what you thought of Oedipus the king what should you write?
its your opinion!...not anyone else's.
