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What makes Oedipus angry at his two sons in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is because he believes they do not help him that Oedipus becomes angry with his sons in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus loses his home, his job, his spouse and his vision. His twin sons Eteocles and Polyneices inherit the throne despite their father's criminal acts and immoral behavior. Oedipus thinks that as royals and his successors that they can, but do not, ease his suffering as a blind exile.
Why is Oedipus angry with Creon and Teiresias in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is because he thinks that they conspire against himthat Oedipus is angry with Creon and Teiresias 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 cannot understand how he can be the killer of someone whom he never remembers meeting. The charge carries a punishment of execution or exile. Oedipus therefore concludes that Teiresias is conspiring with Creon to grab all royal powers to themselves.
How does the chorus respond when Oedipus becomes angry with Creon in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is in careful defense of Creon that the chorus responds when Oedipus becomes angry with Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes Creon as reasonable. The members describe Theban King Oedipus as rash and uncontrolled. They suggest that Creon is behaving deferentially and sanely, in line with an individual fighting for his life against false charges.
Why does Oedipus become so angry with Teiresias in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That what Teiresias says is treasonous and unbelievableis the reason why Oedipus becomes so angry with Teiresias 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. The charge carries the unenviable punishment of execution or exile. Oedipus does not remember ever meeting his royal predecessor. He is frightened at being framed and at losing the role model life of personal happiness and professional success that is his in Thebes.
What are the reactions of the chorus in the fourth ode and of Oedipus to the information in the fourth scene of 'Oedipus Rex'?
Bitterly angry and completely unprepared for the information in the fourth scene are the respective reactions of the chorus in the fourth ode and of Oedipus in the fourth and fifth scenes of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus becomes bitterly angry at the knowledge that he is the prophesied killer of his father and the prophesied husband of his mother. The chorus exhibit equal disbelief. The members express a wish to never have met Oedipus.
What is Oedipus initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?
angry
What makes Oedipus angry at his two sons in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is because he believes they do not help him that Oedipus becomes angry with his sons in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus loses his home, his job, his spouse and his vision. His twin sons Eteocles and Polyneices inherit the throne despite their father's criminal acts and immoral behavior. Oedipus thinks that as royals and his successors that they can, but do not, ease his suffering as a blind exile.
Why is Oedipus angry with Creon and Teiresias in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is because he thinks that they conspire against himthat Oedipus is angry with Creon and Teiresias 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 cannot understand how he can be the killer of someone whom he never remembers meeting. The charge carries a punishment of execution or exile. Oedipus therefore concludes that Teiresias is conspiring with Creon to grab all royal powers to themselves.
How does the chorus respond when Oedipus becomes angry with Creon in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is in careful defense of Creon that the chorus responds when Oedipus becomes angry with Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus characterizes Creon as reasonable. The members describe Theban King Oedipus as rash and uncontrolled. They suggest that Creon is behaving deferentially and sanely, in line with an individual fighting for his life against false charges.
What are the reactions of the chorus in the fourth ode and of Oedipus to the information in the fourth scene of 'Oedipus Rex'?
Bitterly angry and completely unprepared for the information in the fourth scene are the respective reactions of the chorus in the fourth ode and of Oedipus in the fourth and fifth scenes of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus becomes bitterly angry at the knowledge that he is the prophesied killer of his father and the prophesied husband of his mother. The chorus exhibit equal disbelief. The members express a wish to never have met Oedipus.
Why does Oedipus become so angry with Teiresias in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That what Teiresias says is treasonous and unbelievableis the reason why Oedipus becomes so angry with Teiresias 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. The charge carries the unenviable punishment of execution or exile. Oedipus does not remember ever meeting his royal predecessor. He is frightened at being framed and at losing the role model life of personal happiness and professional success that is his in Thebes.
What angry accusation does Oedipus make?
When Oedipus asks the blind prophet Tiresias who killed the previous king Laius, Tiresias states that he knows but wishes he didn't. Oedipus furiously accuses Tiresias of the murder of (Oedipus'own father), Laius - whom, of course Oedipus actually killed unknowingly.
How does the chorus leader respond to Oedipus' despair in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That it is better for him not to be born is the way in which the chorus leader responds to Oedipus' despair in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the leader of the chorus of Theban elders is there for the king. But things may change when gods become angry and kings fall. The leader observes that he wishes that he never had known Oedipus and that Oedipus never had been born.
Why is Oedipus angry with Teiresias?
What Teiresias the blind prophet says is the reason why Theban King Oedipus is angry. Specifically, Teiresias identifies Oedipus as the killer of Theban King Laius. He goes on the indicate that Oedipus soon will find out that the royal couple and family life aren't the perfect role model that they seem to be for Thebans.These two statements are completely offensive to the King. Specifically, Oedipus doesn't know that the stranger he kills years ago is his own father and sovereign, Laius. Neither does he know that Theban Queen Jocasta, the wife whom he so loves, also is his mother.
What insight does Creon give into the man Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Hot-tempered, stubborn, tormented andunsportmanlike are the insights that Creon gives on the man Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus argues with his royal colleague, Creon. Creon behaves with respect, but voices personal criticisms of his brother-in-law. He observes that Oedipus is quick to get angry, slow to concede a point and unhappy to lose.
What is Oedipus' curse in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Divine ill will towards Labadacus'descendants is Oedipus' curse in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Labdacus is King Oedipus' paternal grandfather. He gets cursed by, and meets with an early violent death because of, Dionysos the wine god. Angry gods do not give up until they ruin things for Labdacus' son King Laius and his grandson King Oedipus.
Does Oedipus curse Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
No, Oedipus does not curse Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is angry, horrified and upset to discover that his life is exactly as it is fated to be. But he never lets any of these emotions be expressed against his beloved Thebes. In fact, he ultimately requests to be exiled outside Thebes so as not to condemn the city with his cursed, polluting presence.
