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To find out from the Oracle at Apollo's shrine why there's pestilence in Thebes and how to end it is the errand that Theban King Oedipus entrusts to his brother-in-law and uncle, Theban King Creon. Creon indeed comes back with the necessary information. The Oracle says that the pestilence will end with the identification and punishment of the murderer or murderers of Theban King Laius, Oedipus' royal predecessor and - unbeknownst to him - his own father and sovereign.

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Whom does Creon advise Oedipus to send for in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is no one that Creon advises Oedipus to send for in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, it is the chorus leader who advises Theban King Oedipus to send for Teiresias the blind prophet. It is Oedipus who advises Queen Jocasta to send for the Theban shepherd. Creon offers no such advice, but does suggest that Oedipus go consult with the Delphic oracle himself.


Why did oedipus send Creon to delphi?

to deal with the plague


Whom does Oedipus send and where before the beginning of 'Oedipus Rex'?

Creon; the Delphic oracle


Why does Oedipus send Creon to the gods?

Oedipus sends Creon, his half-brother and uncle, to consult the oracle in order to discover the cause behind a great plague that has stuck Thebes.


Why do Creon and Oedipus argue?

Why does Creon share Oedipus's power?


Which of the following does the audience know to be true A Oedipus is Creon's son B Creon is Oedipus' uncle C Creon is Laius' brother D Oedipus is Jocasta's brother?

Creon is Oedipus's uncle.


Who does Oedipus send to Delphi in Oedipus Rex?

Oedipus sends Creon, his brother-in-law, to go see the Oracle in Delphi, in hopes that he will return with a solution to the problem in Thebes.


Who does Oedipus Rex send out to fix the plague?

Creon, he goes to find out from Apollo what has caused the plauge


Where does Oedipus send Creon in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is to Delphi that Oedipus sends Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus does not know what causes a pestilence in Thebes. He therefore has Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, take a trip to Delphi. Delphi is the location of the Delphic oracle whose insights are respected throughout all ancient Greece.


How does Creon treat Oedipus during the final scene of Oedipus Rex?

Creon exerts authority over Oedipus.


What is an example of rising action leading to the climax of Oedipus Rex?

Jocasta tells Oedipus that Laius was killed by robbers at a crossroads. Oedipus accuses Creon of plotting to take his place as king. Oedipus decides to send for Teiresias. Oedipus is crowned king of Thebes and marries Jocasta. Oedipus kills Laius at a crossroads. Oedipus accuses Creon of plotting to take his place as king.


Which of the following is true Creon is Oedipus's stepfather Creon is Jocasta's brother Jocasta is Creon's aunt Laius was Oedipus's rival?

Creon is Jocasta's brother.