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Flashcardswhat has been happening in Thebes that brings all members of the community to Oedipus palace for answers?
A deadly disease
What deed had Oedipus accomplished that makes the people believe that he is “the surest in mortal ways/and wisest in the way of God?”
he defeated the sphinx
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what has been happening in Thebes that brings all members of the community to Oedipus palace for answers?
A deadly disease
What deed had Oedipus accomplished that makes the people believe that he is “the surest in mortal ways/and wisest in the way of God?”
he defeated the sphinx
What do the people of Thebes want Oedipus to do for them?
save them from disease
Who is creon?
Brother of Iocasta
Who does Oedipus send to Delphi to learn how to save Thebes?
Creon
What suggestion does Creon make when Oedipus asks about the message from the god, Apollo?
To exile the killer - blood for blood
Who is Laios?
The previous king, and ex husband of Iocasta
Why has no one made an attempt to find out the truth about what happened to Laios?
Occurred 20 years ago, useless to find out
To which three gods does Chorus pray for help?
Athena, Artemis, and Apollo
What does the Chorus want the gods to do
To help them grow crops, give them light, and wisdom
What promise does Oedipus make to anyone who comes foward with information about Laios murder?
He wont punish you, and you can leave peacefully.
Why does Oedipus berate his people with regard to King Laios?
Due to him being the king now, he thinks he is responsible to help
Who does the Choragos suggest could help Oedipus locate the whereabouts of the murderer?
Blind prophet, Teiresias
When Oedipus asks the prophet to reveal the name of the murderer, what is the prophets response?
He states that it is better nobody knows the truth
What conclusion does Oedipus make when the prophet doesn’t tell him who the murderer is?
that the prophet planned it
Who does the prophet reveal is the murderer?
Oedipus
Who is said to be most concerned with the fate of Laius's murder?
Oedipus AND the gods
Who does Oedipus accuse of being behind a plot to destroy him?
Creon
Who does the Chorus say will follow the killer wherever he goes?
Furies
What seems to be the attitude of the Chorus in Ode II toward the prophet's revelation?
confusion, denial
Why is Creon upset at the opening of scene 2?
Due to being accused to take down the king falsely
What is Creons defense againts the accusations againts him?
Creon did not want to be king, and was happy with his life now, not having responsibilities.
Who does the Choragos claim can settle the dispute between Oedipus And Creon?
The queen
What convinces oedipus to allow creon to leave?
Iocasta asks him to leave
what proof does iocasta offer that prophets do not tell the truth?
That she was given the prophecy that her child would kill her husband, and would get with his mother.
What is oedipus reaction to hearing that Laois was kiled in a place where three highways met?
He became worried, asking questions
what has become of the only surviving member of the attack on the Kings party?
He begged to be sent away
why had oedipus fled Corinth many years before?
He was afraid that the prophesy would come true, that he would kick his father and marry his mother
who does oedipus insists iocasta send for?
The servant who witnessed the murder
According to of II what can be said about the heArts of mortals?
That they're foolish
to whom does iocasta make an offering to?
Apollo
what news does the messenger from Corinth bring to Thebes?
Polybos is dead
How does Oedipus react to the Corinthian messenger's news?
Confusion since the prophecy didn't come true and relief
how does polybos die?
By old age
Who does Oedipus claim to still fear in Corinth?
His mother
Specifically, what is Oedipus afraid of in Corinth?
To marry and have kids with his mother
What revelation does the messenger make to Oedipus?
Polybos is not his father, nor is his mother
How did Polybus come to raise Oedipus as his own son?
Messenger gave the child to the family
Who begs Oedipus to forget about finding the truth of his parentage?
Iocasta
Upon what mountain was Oedipus found on?
Kitharian
Who identifies the old sheppard as the man who spared the infant oedipus?
Messenger
Where does the shepherd say he tended his sheep?
Kitharion
How do the messenger and the shepherd know each other?
Spent 3 whole seasons together with the flocks
How does the shepherd react when the messenger states that Oedipus was the baby that the shepherd gave to him?
Critical towards the topic, and tries to shut him up
How does Oedipus react to the shepherds reluctance to speak?
Threatens him to tell him
Who had given the shepherd the infant?
Iocasta
Why did the shepherd receive the baby?
Due to the prophecy told that he would end up murdering his father, and marrying his mother
Why didnt the shepherd destroy the baby?
He pitied it
What truth does Oedipus learn
He learned that the prophecy came true; killed his father and married his mother
Whos “great days are like ghost gone”?
Oedipus
What news does the second messenger bring?
The queen has died
What did the messenger claim to have heard beyond the locked doors to the queens appartment?
Iocasta called upon Laios
What took the messengers attention away from the queen’s din?
Oedipus trying to enter her room, kicking the door down
What happens to Iocasta?
She hung herself
What did Oedipus do to himself after he held Iocasta?
Took her broches and ripped his eyes out
what does Oedipus claim he will do now that the truth is known?
Exile himself
Who does Oedipus blame for his fate?
Apollo
Who takes over as the ruler of Thebes?
Creon
Who has been sent for to say good-bye to oedipus?
His daugthers
What finally becomes of Oedipus?
A lost, destroyed, person. Serving his own destruction.