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The getting of specific information about the murder of Theban King Laius is why Theban King Oedipus wants to see the sole Survivor of that crime. Oedipus at first accepts hearsay information. He finds nothing questionable in the information that Laius and all but one of his escorts were attacked and killed by robbers. But then he learns that the killings took place at a crossroads somewhere between Delphi and Thebes.
Around the time of that killing, Oedipus was carrying out his own bloodbath. He took the lives of a stranger who was old enough to be his father, and whom he resembled, and of the stranger's companions. The killings all happened at that same crossroads.
So Oedipus needs to find out whether Laius was killed by a lone perpetrator or if he met death at the hands of a group of thugs. Such information only can be gotten from the sole survivor. That survivor can be counted on to tell the truth. He in fact is the most devoted and trusted servant of Theban Queen Jocasta, wife of Laius and wife and mother of Oedipus.
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Why does Oedipus want to see the surviving member of Laius' escort party in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is an eyewitness to a crime for which Oedipus may be a suspect is the reason why Oedipus wants to see the surviving member of Laius' escort party in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus heads a murder investigation into the death of King Laius, his royal predecessor and his wife's first husband. It is difficult to follow clues and gather information. But Oedipus may be able to solve the murder mystery by talking with Jocasta's most trusted servant, the sole survivor of the attack that kills five out of seven people in the Delphi-Daulia intersection at the same uncomfortable time.
How does Jocasta respond to Oedipus' suspicion of his own guilt in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is with disbelief and with the presentation of contrary evidence that Jocasta responds to Oedipus' suspicion that he may be guilty in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet accuses Theban King Oedipus of killing King Laius. Oedipus does not see how he can be guilty when he does not remember ever meeting his royal predecessor. But he finds that the crime scene for Laius is the same as where he himself is a murderer just before settling in Thebes. Queen Jocasta, his wife and Laius' widow, observes that a group of people killed Laius whereas Oedipus acted alone in his crime. She then sends for the sole survivor from the attack that leaves Laius and four others dead.
Why would an audience want to see a play such as 'Oedipus Rex' when they already know the ending?
Dramatic ironyapex :)
Why is blindness an important theme in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The only physically blind person being the sole one to see the truth is the reason why blindness is an important theme in 'Oedipus Rex'. Teiresias the blind prophet knows that Theban King Oedipus is the son and killer of Theban King Laius. He also knows that Oedipus is the son and husband of Theban Queen Jocasta.Additionally, Oedipus kills a man who's old enough to be his father, and whom he resembles. Oedipus then marries a woman who's old enough to be his mother. They may or may not share similar features, personality quirks, or gestures.Jocasta even comes out and says that her two husbands resemble each other. So it's right there for every Theban who can see to see. And yet it passes over everybody's heads, except for Teiresias.
How do we learn about Jocasta's death and Oedipus's self-punishment?
Oedipus walks in to see Jocasta has hung herself and Oedipus stabs his eye out with Jocastas broach
Why does Oedipus want to see the surviving member of Laius' escort party in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is an eyewitness to a crime for which Oedipus may be a suspect is the reason why Oedipus wants to see the surviving member of Laius' escort party in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus heads a murder investigation into the death of King Laius, his royal predecessor and his wife's first husband. It is difficult to follow clues and gather information. But Oedipus may be able to solve the murder mystery by talking with Jocasta's most trusted servant, the sole survivor of the attack that kills five out of seven people in the Delphi-Daulia intersection at the same uncomfortable time.
How does Jocasta respond to Oedipus' suspicion of his own guilt in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is with disbelief and with the presentation of contrary evidence that Jocasta responds to Oedipus' suspicion that he may be guilty in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet accuses Theban King Oedipus of killing King Laius. Oedipus does not see how he can be guilty when he does not remember ever meeting his royal predecessor. But he finds that the crime scene for Laius is the same as where he himself is a murderer just before settling in Thebes. Queen Jocasta, his wife and Laius' widow, observes that a group of people killed Laius whereas Oedipus acted alone in his crime. She then sends for the sole survivor from the attack that leaves Laius and four others dead.
Why would an audience want to see a play such as 'Oedipus Rex' when they already know the ending?
Dramatic ironyapex :)
Are there any movies similar to the Twilight Zone episode King 9 will not return?
Yes , (very much so ) the 1970 film "Sole Survivor" ~ see related link below .
Why is blindness an important theme in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The only physically blind person being the sole one to see the truth is the reason why blindness is an important theme in 'Oedipus Rex'. Teiresias the blind prophet knows that Theban King Oedipus is the son and killer of Theban King Laius. He also knows that Oedipus is the son and husband of Theban Queen Jocasta.Additionally, Oedipus kills a man who's old enough to be his father, and whom he resembles. Oedipus then marries a woman who's old enough to be his mother. They may or may not share similar features, personality quirks, or gestures.Jocasta even comes out and says that her two husbands resemble each other. So it's right there for every Theban who can see to see. And yet it passes over everybody's heads, except for Teiresias.
How do we learn about Jocasta's death and Oedipus's self-punishment?
Oedipus walks in to see Jocasta has hung herself and Oedipus stabs his eye out with Jocastas broach
Why does Oedipus stab his eyes out?
Because he doesn't want see anything anymore because he thinks he will only more bad things will happen to him.
What are the release dates for Survivor - 2000 People That You Like Want to See You Suffer 13-10?
Survivor - 2000 People That You Like Want to See You Suffer 13-10 was released on: USA: 16 November 2006 Australia: 6 December 2006 Hungary: 16 May 2009 Japan: 18 July 2010
Where can one see spoilers for Survivor?
Spoilers for Survivor can be found on various tv related websites. The best place to see them is going to be on the show's parent network, CBS or on the official survivor site.
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.
What are the release dates for Survivor - 2000 Want to See the Elephant Dung 17-1?
Survivor - 2000 Want to See the Elephant Dung 17-1 was released on: USA: 25 September 2008 Australia: 11 August 2009 Hungary: 8 August 2010 (part 1) Hungary: 14 August 2010 (part 2)
What qualities does the reader immediately see in Oedipus?
He is arrogant.
