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They didn't really ignore it . . . it was more like they put it aside because they had bigger problems at the time. The Sphinx was terrorizing Thebes, no one could get in or out of the city, and a few people had already been eaten, which didn't create the ideal circumstances for investigating the murder of their king.
Later, however, after the Sphinx was defeated by Oedipus, a plague swept through Thebes and it was revealed by the Delphic oracle that it was because Laius's murderer lived unpunished. There lay the opportunity for Thebes to avenge the murder of Laius - which, of course, when investigations were concluded, turned out to be Oedipus.
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Why didn't Oedipus at quicky after the murder of laius?
At the time of Laius's murder, Oedipus was not king of Thebes; in fact he unknowingly killed Laius and was the son of Laius.
What clue does Creon give about Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That the murder happens away from Thebes and that it is the act of robbers are clues that Creon gives about Laius' murder in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to identify and punish the guilty in the murder of his royal predecessor, King Laius. He looks to others for clues in his investigation. Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague, mentions that the murder does not take place in Thebes and that robbers bribed by Laius' enemies in Thebes are responsible for the crime.
Why did the citizens fo Thebes not investigate Laius' murder at the time it occured?
the people of Thebes were too worried about the Sphinx. they were being plagued
Where and when did the murder of laius take place?
The murder of Laius took place at a crossroads near Thebes, in ancient Greece. According to the myth, he was killed by his son, Oedipus, unwittingly fulfilling a prophecy. This event is central to the story of Oedipus Rex, written by the playwright Sophocles, which explores themes of fate and tragedy. The murder is often set in the context of Laius's journey, which occurred before Oedipus's rise to power in Thebes.
What is the theory that Oedipus immediately develops about Laius' death in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That it is the work of thugs hired by Laius' enemies in Thebes is the theory that Oedipus immediately develops about Laius' death in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to find and punish the guilty in King Laius' murder. He hears what his brother-in-law and royal colleague Creon has to say. Creon identifies robbers on the basis of the sole surviving eyewitness to Laius' murder. Oedipus observes that money from Laius' enemies in Thebes is behind the crime and that the same can happen to him as current king of Thebes.
Why do the citizens of Thebes not investigate the murder of Laius?
The citizens of Thebes do not investigate the murder of Laius initially due to their overwhelming fear of the Sphinx, who has been terrorizing the city. They are preoccupied with the threat posed by the creature, which demands answers and sacrifices from them. Additionally, when Oedipus arrives and takes charge, he focuses on finding the murderer to save Thebes from the plague, but the initial lack of inquiry reflects their desperation and distraction from the true source of their troubles. Only later do the events unfold that reveal the deeper connections and consequences of Laius's murder.
Why does Oedipus blames on Creon for King Laius murder?
Fear that Creon is trying to take his power and crown as King as Thebes
What is Oedipus' promise to whomever informs about Laius' murder in 'Oedipus Rex'?
A reward and thanks is what Oedipus promises to whomever informs him about Laius' murder in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus has to find the guilty in King Laius' murder in order to end the pestilence in Thebes. He needs help since the murder takes place before his move to Thebes. He promises that those who share information will benefit from royal rewards and gratitude.
Who is laius' father?
Laius was father of Oedipus by Jocasta and the son of king Labdacus of Thebes.
How laius was killed?
Laius was killed by Oedipus when he was first arriving in Thebes
Why does the Sphinx torture Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is possibly because of Laius' murder that the Sphinx tortures Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, no reason is given in the play as to why the Sphinx terrifies Thebes with her ravenous appetite for freshly killed Thebans. But she shows up immediately after Theban King Laius' death, which is not solved and for which no mandatory cleansing rituals are carried out. Other sources suggest that she is Laius' illegitimate daughter and that she arrives because the environment is polluted from the lack of mandatory purification procedures being carried out for Laius' murder.
What aspect of Laius' murder does Oedipus criticize the citizens of Thebes for in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That it remains unsolved is the aspect of Laius' murder for which Oedipus criticizes the citizens of Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Laius dies while on a trip to Delphi. His colleagues, family and people get caught up with the threat and then the defeat of the Sphinx. Pollution from the unsolved murder and neglected cleansing rituals slowly builds until Thebes is afflicted by a full sale pestilence. King Oedipus says that this is something that need not have happened.
