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What deed had Oedipus accomplished that makes the people believe that he is the man sures in mortal ways and the wisest in the ways of god?
Oedipus is revered by the people of Thebes for solving the riddle of the Sphinx, a monstrous creature that plagued the city and devoured those who could not answer its riddle. By correctly identifying the answer—"man"—he not only saved Thebes from destruction but also secured his position as king. This act demonstrated his intelligence and resourcefulness, leading the citizens to view him as both a strong leader and a figure favored by the gods. His accomplishments fostered a belief in his exceptional wisdom and capabilities in both mortal and divine matters.
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What deed had Oedipus accomplished that makes the people believe that he is the man?
He answers the Sphinx's riddle which saves Thebes
Do the audience believe that Oedipus is Creon's son?
No, the audience doesn't believe that Theban King Oedipus is the son of Theban King Creon. Oedipus clearly is in control of the interaction. Creon comes back from Apollo's Shrine and wants to share what he learns in private with Oedipus and only later in public with the Theban people. Oedipus refuses and tells Creon to speak there and then. That isn't the typical father and son interaction in which the son respects the father, in ancient Greece.
What is ture Love in the world?
The worldly life is mortal. So love people for the sake of God. Believe in afterlife. Believe in hell and heaven .
Why do the people in 'Oedipus Rex' think that King Oedipus can help?
That he previously saved Thebes is the reason why Thebans think that Theban King Oedipus can help at the beginning of the play 'Oedipus Rex'. No one else was able to deliver the city from the Sphinx's heavy tax burden and ravenous human appetites. No one else was able to guess the answer to the Sphinx's riddle and thereby end the Sphinx's presence and life. It's no wonder that the people of Thebes believe in Oedipus' ability to protect and save them.
Why do the people of Thebes go to Oedipus for help?
The people of Thebes turn to Oedipus for help because he is their king, revered for his intelligence and past success in saving the city from the Sphinx. They believe he possesses the wisdom and authority needed to address the severe plague ravaging Thebes. Oedipus is seen as a protector and a figure of hope, as they trust he will find a solution to restore their city's health and prosperity.
Who solved the Sphinx's riddle in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus solved the Sphinx's riddle in the play Oedipus Rex ("Oedipus the King"). He alone understood that a people-killing Sphinx would pose an apparently unanswerable riddle about people.
Why does Tiresias keep mentioning King Oedipus's parents?
The fact that Theban King Oedipus doesn't know who his real parents are is why Teiresias the blind prophet mentions them. That knowledge is critical to the solving of the problems that overwhelm the Theban people and their king. The reason is that the seemingly happy, model royal couple are living in sin. That sin pollutes the entire city of Thebes and all of its people.Oedipus and his people believe Corinthian King Polybus and Queen Merope to be none other than the monarch's biological parents. Oedipus and his people believe Theban Queen Jocasta to be a legitimate royal consort. And Oedipus and his people believe the royal marriage to be decent and valid.But in actuality, the Corinthian monarchs are foster parents to Oedipus. In actuality, neither Oedipus nor Jocasta may be considered as legitimate spouses to each other. Their true relationship prevents all notion of legality or legitimacy. In fact, they're mother and son. So their marriage is neither decent nor valid. It comes about through the murder of Jocasta's first husband, Theban King Laius. And the albeit unknowing murderer is Oedipus.
Why do people turn to Oedipus for help?
People turn to Oedipus for help because he is the king and is believed to be wise. He has concern for the health of his people and for the well being of his kingdom.
What do the people of Thebes want Oedipus to do for them in 'Oedipus Rex'?
End the pestilence is what the people of Thebes want Oedipus to do for them in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, children are born dead or die shortly after birth, crops are failing, and livestock are ailing. Oedipus is the King of Thebes and the victor over the monstrous Sphinx. The people of Thebes seek Oedipus' help in preventing once again the destruction of all life in their city.
What is Oedipus' relationship with the people of Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
An interaction of courage and straightforwardness by Oedipus and of respect and trust by Thebans is what characterizes Oedipus' relationship with the people of Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus shows courage in defeating the monstrous Sphinx who is intent upon killing and eating as many Thebans as possible. He shows straightforwardness in sharing breaking news with his people. In return, Thebans trust that Oedipus cares about their well-being and will do whatever it takes to end suffering.
What qualities do the people attribute to Oedipus?
Wisdom
What qualities do people attribute to Oedipus?
Wisdom
