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Oedipus traveled from Corinth to Thebes in a northeast direction. Corinth is located southwest of Thebes, so in order to travel from Corinth to Thebes, Oedipus would have headed in a northeast direction. This is based on the geographical locations of Corinth and Thebes in ancient Greece.

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How does Oedipus get from Corinth to Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Walking is the way in which Oedipus gets from Corinth to Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus takes the road from Corinth to Delphi, where he consults the oracle. He is upset over the Delphic oracle's prophecy and decides not to return to his presumed home in Corinth. He chooses to walk along the road from Delphi, into the land of Phocis and on to Thebes.


Was Oedipus King of Corinth before he was King of Thebes?

No, he was the adopted son of the king of Corinth, Polybus.


Which happens first Oedipus marries Jocasta Oedipus flees Corinth Oedipus kills four men Oedipus frees Thebes from the Sphinx?

First, Oedipus flees Corinth. Second, he kills four men at a crossroads between Delphi and Thebes. Third, he frees Thebes from the Sphinx. Fourth, he marries Theban Queen Jocasta and thereby becomes King of Thebes.


What is Oedipus' adopted hometown in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Corinth in actuality but Thebes in Oedipus' mind is what Oedipus' adopted hometowns is in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus is born in Thebes. But he is fostered at a very, very early age into the royal house of Thebes. Years later, he leaves Corinth and settles down in Thebes. Even more years pass before Oedipus realizes that Thebes is his actual, not adopted, hometown.


Which of the following happens last A Oedipus frees Thebes from the sphinx B Oedipus flees Corinth C Oedipus kills four men D Oedipus marries Jocasta?

Oedipus flees Corinth


In which city is Oedipus raised?

Corinth is the city in which the future Theban King Oedipus is raised. It isn't his city of birth. But he's brought there at such a young age that he thinks of it as his hometown. He has no prior memories of life in Thebes, which he left at the tender age of three days old.


Which happens last doses Oedipus flees Corinth?

Oedipus frees Thebes from the Sphinx. APEX;P


Is Oedipus royalty in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Yes, Oedipus is royalty in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus is born a prince of Thebes. He is raised a prince of Corinth. He receives the title of king from Thebes. He refuses the title of king of Corinth just before he becomes a disgraced royal.


Which of the following is true a jocasta is Oedipus's wife b Oedipus was king of corinth before he was king of thebes c Oedipus intended to kill the king of thebes d Creon is oedi?

A. Jocasta is Oedipus' wife (and his mother).


To what places does Oedipus journey in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Corinth, Delphi, Phocis and Thebes are the places to which Oedipus journeys in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus is transported in infancy from his native Thebes to Corinth. As a young man, he leaves Thebes to consult the Delphic oracle. He makes the decision to move to Thebes after hearing his fate as his father's killer and his mother's husband. He passes through Phocis by the roads branching off of the Delphi-Daulia intersection. He resides in Thebes until his overthrow and exile.


What are the places to which Oedipus travels in 'Oedipus Rex'?

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What news does the messenger bring Oedipus?

The messenger from Corinth arrives to Thebes to tell Oedipus that Oedipus' father Polybus is dead. And the people of Corinth wish Oedipus to be their new king. The messenger reveals to Oedipus that Polybus and Merope are not his real parents. He also reveals that the Shepherd gave him a baby as a gift to the King and Queen of Corinth.