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Teiresias the blind prophet is first to identify Theban King Oedipus as the killer of Theban King Laius. He's reluctant to do so. In fact, such an utterance opens him up to a charge of treason. So he only reveals the information after a beastly, bullying barrage of insults and threats from Oedipus.
Later on, Theban Queen Jocasta tells Oedipus that her most trusted servant is the sole survivor of the struggle that results in Laius' death. Upon his return to Thebes, the servant finds Oedipus already installed on Thebes' throne and in Jocasta's bed. He recognizes Oedipus as Laius' killer. He doesn't identify Oedipus at the time. But he does so, years later, when Oedipus tries to find and punish Laius' killer[s].
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When does Oedipus suspect that he is Laius' killer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is when he hears where Laius dies that Oedipus suspects that he may be Laius' killer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta identifies the place of her first husband King Laius' death as the intersection of three roads. King Oedipus, her second husband, knows the place since it is where he kills five of a six member party before settling down in Thebes. Jocasta's description of Laius, the number of people in his escort and the time frame only serve to deepen Oedipus' suspicions.
Who does Oedipus accuse of killing Laius?
The blind prophet Tiresias who is called by Oedipus to reveal who killed King Laius. When he is hesitant to do so however as the killer is Oedipus, Oedipus jumpsto conclusions assuming that it is he Tiresias who murdered Laius.
What does Oedipus say that he will do to Laius' killer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he will execute or exile him is what Oedipus says that he will do to Laius' killer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the Delphic oracle advises that the pestilence in Thebes will end only with the identification and punishment by execution or exile of Laius' killer. Theban King Oedipus is Laius' royal successor. It therefore is his responsibility to find the guilty and then apply one of the two punishments defined by the gods.
How does Oedipus discover who Laius' murderer is in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is in interrogating the Theban shepherd that Oedipus discovers who Laius' murderer is in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus hears from his wife Queen Jocasta that there is one survivor to the murderous attack on her first husband King Laius and his escort party. He learns that the individual is her most trusted servant and now lives as a shepherd outside Thebes. Oedipus meets with the shepherd who under questioning identifies the identity of Laius' killer.
Why does Oedipus begin to doubt himself in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he may be Laius' killer is the reason why Oedipus begins to doubt himself in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus can end the pestilence in Thebes by finding and punishing the guilty in King Laius' murder. But every bit of information that he gathers ends up pointing at him as the main suspect. For example, Teiresias the blind prophet identifies Oedipus as the killer. Queen Jocasta, Oedipus' wife and Laius' widow, indicates that Laius' death place is the Delphi-Daulia intersection in Phocis. That is exactly where Oedipus commits a similar crime against a similar person at about the same time.
When does Oedipus suspect that he is Laius' killer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is when he hears where Laius dies that Oedipus suspects that he may be Laius' killer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta identifies the place of her first husband King Laius' death as the intersection of three roads. King Oedipus, her second husband, knows the place since it is where he kills five of a six member party before settling down in Thebes. Jocasta's description of Laius, the number of people in his escort and the time frame only serve to deepen Oedipus' suspicions.
Who does Oedipus accuse of killing Laius?
The blind prophet Tiresias who is called by Oedipus to reveal who killed King Laius. When he is hesitant to do so however as the killer is Oedipus, Oedipus jumpsto conclusions assuming that it is he Tiresias who murdered Laius.
What does Oedipus say that he will do to Laius' killer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he will execute or exile him is what Oedipus says that he will do to Laius' killer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the Delphic oracle advises that the pestilence in Thebes will end only with the identification and punishment by execution or exile of Laius' killer. Theban King Oedipus is Laius' royal successor. It therefore is his responsibility to find the guilty and then apply one of the two punishments defined by the gods.
How does Oedipus discover who Laius' murderer is in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is in interrogating the Theban shepherd that Oedipus discovers who Laius' murderer is in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus hears from his wife Queen Jocasta that there is one survivor to the murderous attack on her first husband King Laius and his escort party. He learns that the individual is her most trusted servant and now lives as a shepherd outside Thebes. Oedipus meets with the shepherd who under questioning identifies the identity of Laius' killer.
Why does Oedipus begin to doubt himself in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he may be Laius' killer is the reason why Oedipus begins to doubt himself in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus can end the pestilence in Thebes by finding and punishing the guilty in King Laius' murder. But every bit of information that he gathers ends up pointing at him as the main suspect. For example, Teiresias the blind prophet identifies Oedipus as the killer. Queen Jocasta, Oedipus' wife and Laius' widow, indicates that Laius' death place is the Delphi-Daulia intersection in Phocis. That is exactly where Oedipus commits a similar crime against a similar person at about the same time.
What does Oedipus think that Creon is plotting?
Revenge on Laius' killer, who is Oedipus, but nobody knows at the time.
What does Oedipus consider unlucky about Laius' fatherhood in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is father to his own killer is what Oedipus considers unlucky about Laius' fatherhood in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Kings Laius and Oedipus are father and son. They each fall in love with and marry the same woman, Queen Jocasta. They each have children with her. But Laius' son turns out to be his father's killer.
What does the chorus think will happen to the killer of laius?
The Chorus thinks the Furies and the son of Zeus will follow the killer of Laius where ever he goes. They are unaware, at this time, that the killer is Oedipus.
What motive does Laius assign to Laius' killer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Money is the motive that Oedipus assigns to Laius' killer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus becomes suspicious upon hearing that King Laius, his royal predecessor, is killed far outside Thebes. He believes that the killing is carried out by hired assassins. He concludes that the killers do the deed for pay and on behalf of Laius' enemies within Thebes.
When does Oedipus recognize the truth of the situation in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is when he hears the eyewitness accounts of the Corinthian messenger and the Theban shepherd that Oedipus recognizes the truth of the situation in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the Corinthian messenger identifies Theban King Oedipus as the adopted or foster son of Corinthian monarchs Polybus and Merope. The Theban shepherd indicates that Oedipus is the biological son of Theban monarchs Laius and Jocasta and that he is Laius' killer. At that point Oedipus recognizes the truth of his prophesied situation as his father's killer, his mother's husband and his children's half-sibling.
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.
Whom does the chorus leader advise Oedipus to consult in finding Laius' killer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is Teiresias that the chorus leader advises Oedipus to consult in finding Laius' killer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader identifies Teiresias the blind prophet as a valuable resource. He indicates that Teiresias has the gift of prophecy. He suggests that Teiresias' vast storehouse of past, present and future knowledge are invaluable in collecting clues and details for the investigation that Theban King Oedipus heads.
