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Reading "Oedipus Rex" offers profound insights into themes of fate, free will, and the human condition. Sophocles masterfully explores the tragic consequences of ignorance and the pursuit of truth, prompting readers to reflect on their own lives and choices. Additionally, the play's rich character development and dramatic irony create a compelling narrative that has influenced literature and psychology for centuries. Engaging with this classic work deepens appreciation for the complexities of human nature and the timeless struggles we face.

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By what other title is 'Oedipus Rex' known?

In Greek it is known as Oedipus Tyrannos. But the title should only be 'Oedipus'


Where can you find a place to read the story of Oedipus Rex by sophocles?

The Oedipus Trilogy is in the public domain, available to read at Project Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/31/31-h/31-h.htm


What does Oedipus suggest should happen to him in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That he should be accompanied in exile with his daughters and that he should be exiled to the mountains outside Thebes are what Oedipus suggests should happen to him in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban King Oedipus must be punished with execution or exile for killing King Laius, his father and his sovereign. The gods determine the punishment options and then choice of which to apply. Oedipus decides that he wants to put in a bid on how he views punishment options: Let him be exiled with his daughters and let that exile be to Cithaeron, the mountains of his intended death as an infant outside Thebes.


Who is antigone's dad?

Oedipus, the mythical king of Thebes, is Antigone's dad. The irony though, is that since Oedipus married his mother, he is also Antigone's brother. You can read all about this in the Three Theban Plays by Sophocles.


Who is Antigone's dad?

Oedipus, the mythical king of Thebes, is Antigone's dad. The irony though, is that since Oedipus married his mother, he is also Antigone's brother. You can read all about this in the Three Theban Plays by Sophocles.


Should Oedipus be acquitted or punished in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Acquitted is what the judgment should be regarding Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, disgraced Theban King Oedipus is accused of criminal acts and immoral behavior. The criminal acts refer to his killing of five individuals in self-defense. The immoral behavior relates to his marrying and having children with his own mother. But he should be acquitted because he lacks intent and motive in that both deeds are committed without knowing that he is killing his father and sovereign and that he is marrying his mother.


What is the Oedipus trilogy?

Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone


What are the Oedipus plays of Sophocles?

Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus


Who was laius in Oedipus Rex?

Laius was the father of Oedipus who Oedipus killed.


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.


When the play Oedipus begins which of the following is true the sphinx is terrorizing Thebes Oedipus is not married to Jocasta Oedipus's father is alive Oedipus is king of Thebes?

Oedipus is king of Thebes


How do you summarize the conversation between Oedipus and the chorus leader in 'Oedipus Rex'?

That it is better for him not to have been born and known by anyone and if he lived to die rather than be blind is a way of summarizing the conversation between Oedipus the chorus leader in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader meets disgraced Theban King Oedipus stumbling outside the palace. He says that he wishes that Oedipus never had been born or that he had died as his parents planned. He states that Oedipus never should have chosen blind exile over immediate death.