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Oedipus is still afraid of the prophecy because he fears that he might actually be the man of which they speak, this murderer of King Liaus; he also fears that he has married his own mother.

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What was the prophecy that Oedipus fulfilled?

An oracle had a prophecy that Oedipus would kill his father, king of Thebes, and marry his mother.


What is Oedipus' reaction to Tiresias' prophecy?

Oedipus is outraged at Tiresias' prophecy. He thinks Tiresias is lying to him and was "put up" to telling him that by Creon. Oedipus is so furious with Tiresias, that in the process he pushes Tiresias into making another prophecy (more of a premonition) that Oedipus will be blind.


Why is Teiresias not afraid of Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That he serves a god not a king is the reason why Teiresias is not afraid of Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet carries the total knowledge of Thebes' past, present and future within his person. He is gifted at interpreting divine will through ritual sacrifice and in interpreting events. He serves Apollo the god of prophecy, not Oedipus the king of Thebes.


How do Oedipus and Jocasta greet the news that Polybus is dead in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is with joy that Oedipus and Jocasta greet the news that Polynbus is dead in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta rejoices to hear of the death of Corinthian King Polybus, her husband Oedipus' presumed father. Before the news, King Oedipus shares with his wife the horrible prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Jocasta thinks that the prophecy is disproven by Polybus' death from illness and old age whereas Oedipus still worries about the other half of the prophecy since Corinthian Queen Merope, his presumed mother, still lives.


When Oedipus hears his prophecy where does he flee to?

thebes

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What is an example sentence with the word prophecy?

Though Oedipus tried to avoid his fate, the prophecy was still fulfilled.


What was the prophecy that Oedipus fulfilled?

An oracle had a prophecy that Oedipus would kill his father, king of Thebes, and marry his mother.


What is Oedipus' reaction to Tiresias' prophecy?

Oedipus is outraged at Tiresias' prophecy. He thinks Tiresias is lying to him and was "put up" to telling him that by Creon. Oedipus is so furious with Tiresias, that in the process he pushes Tiresias into making another prophecy (more of a premonition) that Oedipus will be blind.


Why is Teiresias not afraid of Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That he serves a god not a king is the reason why Teiresias is not afraid of Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet carries the total knowledge of Thebes' past, present and future within his person. He is gifted at interpreting divine will through ritual sacrifice and in interpreting events. He serves Apollo the god of prophecy, not Oedipus the king of Thebes.


How do Oedipus and Jocasta greet the news that Polybus is dead in 'Oedipus Rex'?

It is with joy that Oedipus and Jocasta greet the news that Polynbus is dead in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta rejoices to hear of the death of Corinthian King Polybus, her husband Oedipus' presumed father. Before the news, King Oedipus shares with his wife the horrible prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Jocasta thinks that the prophecy is disproven by Polybus' death from illness and old age whereas Oedipus still worries about the other half of the prophecy since Corinthian Queen Merope, his presumed mother, still lives.


When Oedipus hears his prophecy where does he flee to?

thebes


How does the play Oedipus the King provide a tragedy?

By trying to evade the prophecy, Oedipus, unwittingly causes it to occur.


Which of the represents the climax of the play?

The shepherd reveals Oedipus's identity, and he is finally convinced that the prophecy came trueD.The shepherd reveals Oedipus's identity, and he is finally convinced that the prophecy came true.


How did Oedipus kill his father?

Oedipus ran into his father at a crossroads and was able to kill his father in combat. In this way, Oedipus fulfilled the prophecy that caused Oedipus's father to abandon him in the first place.


Which of the following represents the climax of the play?

The shepherd reveals Oedipus's identity, and he is finally convinced that the prophecy came trueD.The shepherd reveals Oedipus's identity, and he is finally convinced that the prophecy came true.


What is the theme of 'Oedipus at Colonus'?

Where Oedipus is going to die is the theme of "Oedipus at Colonus" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus lives and relives on a daily basis the dreadful prophecy that results in his personal and professional disgrace. But he makes a stop at a grove near Colonus outside Athens. There, he remembers that the prophecy is not all bad. Indeed, the prophecy reveals that Oedipus will die a special death and that his burial place will give luck to its location.


Why does jocasta beg Oedipus to relinquish his search?

cz Jocasta understood that Oedipus is her child n the prophecy came true. And if Oedipus gets to know this, he will suffer, mentally.