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dramatic action the events of a drama 
 
theme a central idea or underlying truth that unifies and controls a literary work 
 
The Greek word theatron forms the root for our word _____. theater 
 
The masks used by actors _____. depicted exaggerated, emo...
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dramatic action the events of a drama 
 
theme a central idea or underlying truth that unifies and controls a literary work 
 
The Greek word theatron forms the root for our word _____. theater 
 
The masks used by actors _____. depicted exaggerated, emo...
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Describe the effects of the plague that has struck Thebes. The multitude have been affected 
by the plague, including priest, young men, old men, and women. The herds are sick, the disease 
is causing infertility, and labor is vain. Thebes is en...
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Describe the effects of the plague that has struck Thebes. The multitude have been affected 
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is causing infertility, and labor is vain. Thebes is en...
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What is the dramatic purpose of the prologue? The dramatic purpose of the prologue is that 
it gives the audience and characters the reasons why the city of Thebes suffers from the plague. 
They say the reason for the plague is the unsolved...
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What is the dramatic purpose of the prologue? The dramatic purpose of the prologue is that 
it gives the audience and characters the reasons why the city of Thebes suffers from the plague. 
They say the reason for the plague is the unsolved...
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What does Oedipus want to know from the Elder? the problems of the people 
 
According to the priest, what is happening throughout Thebes? plaque, sick herd... 
 
What does the priest want Oedipus to do? find saftey and fix their problems i...
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What does Oedipus want to know from the Elder? the problems of the people 
 
According to the priest, what is happening throughout Thebes? plaque, sick herd... 
 
What does the priest want Oedipus to do? find saftey and fix their problems i...
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Who were King Laius and Queen Jocasta? They were the rulers of Thebes and the biological 
parents of Oedipus. 
 
Why did King Laius and Queen Jocasta decide to get rid of their infant son? They were told 
by an oracle that their son would kill L...
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Who were King Laius and Queen Jocasta? They were the rulers of Thebes and the biological 
parents of Oedipus. 
 
Why did King Laius and Queen Jocasta decide to get rid of their infant son? They were told 
by an oracle that their son would kill L...
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what message the messenger bring to Corinth ? A=polybus had died of natural causes 
C=polybus was not Oedipus natural father 
 
why does Jocasta urge Oedipus not to interview the shepherd ? she realizes the baby she 
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what message the messenger bring to Corinth ? A=polybus had died of natural causes 
C=polybus was not Oedipus natural father 
 
why does Jocasta urge Oedipus not to interview the shepherd ? she realizes the baby she 
gave up was Oedipus...
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What the does the priest say to Oedipus? The priest tells Oedipus about the plague that 
ravages Thebes. He begs Oedipus to resolve the crisis reminding him he solved the riddle of the 
Sphinx before. Finally the priest tells Oedipus that it...
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What the does the priest say to Oedipus? The priest tells Oedipus about the plague that 
ravages Thebes. He begs Oedipus to resolve the crisis reminding him he solved the riddle of the 
Sphinx before. Finally the priest tells Oedipus that it...
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Corinth Where Oedipus' adopted parents (Polybos and Merope) rule. 
 
Creon Jocasta's brother, of the triumvirate that rule Thebes. He goes to ask Apollo what 
needs to be done to rid the plague. Oedipus suspects him of the murder of King Laius. ...
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Corinth Where Oedipus' adopted parents (Polybos and Merope) rule. 
 
Creon Jocasta's brother, of the triumvirate that rule Thebes. He goes to ask Apollo what 
needs to be done to rid the plague. Oedipus suspects him of the murder of King Laius. ...
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In the beginning of the play, why have the priests come to the altar at Thebes? Because there 
is a plague on Thebes, so they are praying for help from the gods. 
 
Explain how Oedipus once liberated Thebes He answe...
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In the beginning of the play, why have the priests come to the altar at Thebes? Because there 
is a plague on Thebes, so they are praying for help from the gods. 
 
Explain how Oedipus once liberated Thebes He answe...
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Places Latest 2024 Rated A+ 
 
Oedipus Raised as a prince of Corinth, becomes king of Thebes 
 
Jocasta Wife of Laius, hangs herself at the end of the play 
 
Laius Former king of Thebes, murdered at a crossroads 
 
Creon Oedipus's brother-in-law 
 
Polybus King of...
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Oedipus Raised as a prince of Corinth, becomes king of Thebes 
 
Jocasta Wife of Laius, hangs herself at the end of the play 
 
Laius Former king of Thebes, murdered at a crossroads 
 
Creon Oedipus's brother-in-law 
 
Polybus King of...
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In the beginning of the play, why do the priests come to the alter? The priest came to the 
alter at Thebes to seek help from Oedipus about the plague going around and how to cure people. 
Also, to ask Apollo for help. 
 
Explain how Oedipus once li...
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In the beginning of the play, why do the priests come to the alter? The priest came to the 
alter at Thebes to seek help from Oedipus about the plague going around and how to cure people. 
Also, to ask Apollo for help. 
 
Explain how Oedipus once li...
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What is the situation in Thebes at the beginning of the play? There is a pestilence in the city, 
and the people are sick and dying. 
 
What news does Creon bring to Oedipus? Oedipus must find the killer of former King Laius 
to save the city. 
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What is the situation in Thebes at the beginning of the play? There is a pestilence in the city, 
and the people are sick and dying. 
 
What news does Creon bring to Oedipus? Oedipus must find the killer of former King Laius 
to save the city. 
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Oedipus Rex - Part 1 Questions and 
 
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Who wrote Oedipus Rex? Sophocles 
 
Describe the conditions in the beginning of the play. Thebes is suffering from a plague. 
People, animals, and crops are rapidly dying. 
 
What is the first question Oedipus asks to his people? "Why ...
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Who wrote Oedipus Rex? Sophocles 
 
Describe the conditions in the beginning of the play. Thebes is suffering from a plague. 
People, animals, and crops are rapidly dying. 
 
What is the first question Oedipus asks to his people? "Why ...
Oedipus characters latest version 
 
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Oedipus (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father 
Laius and married his mother Jocasta 
 
jocasta wife and mother of oedipus, (Greek mythology) queen of Thebes who unknowingly 
married her own son Oedipus 
 
creon j...
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Oedipus (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father 
Laius and married his mother Jocasta 
 
jocasta wife and mother of oedipus, (Greek mythology) queen of Thebes who unknowingly 
married her own son Oedipus 
 
creon j...
World Lit: Oedipus The King Questions 
 
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What is significant about the fact that the first line of the play is a question? Sets a tone that 
the play is of questions and answers. 
 
How does Oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? Chooses the closest 
one. ...
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What is significant about the fact that the first line of the play is a question? Sets a tone that 
the play is of questions and answers. 
 
How does Oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? Chooses the closest 
one. ...
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In the beginning of the play, why have the priests come to the alter at Thebes? A plague has 
struck the city of Thebes and they want to know how to fix the situation. 
 
Explain how Oedipus once liberated Thebes Oedipus had solved the riddle...
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In the beginning of the play, why have the priests come to the alter at Thebes? A plague has 
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Explain how Oedipus once liberated Thebes Oedipus had solved the riddle...
Oedipus the king, Part 1 Questions and 
 
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How does Oedipus act in the opening scene? Slightly arrogant, but truly concerned 
 
What problem is currently afflicting Thebes? Thebes is dying. A plague. 
 
Why have the citizens and the priest outside the palace? How do they vie...
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How does Oedipus act in the opening scene? Slightly arrogant, but truly concerned 
 
What problem is currently afflicting Thebes? Thebes is dying. A plague. 
 
Why have the citizens and the priest outside the palace? How do they vie...
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1. Where does the play take place? At the steps of the royal palace 
 
2. Which character begins the play? Oedipus 
 
3. What is Oedipus's attitude toward the suppliants seeking his help? He is caring and 
empathetic about their suffer...
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1. Where does the play take place? At the steps of the royal palace 
 
2. Which character begins the play? Oedipus 
 
3. What is Oedipus's attitude toward the suppliants seeking his help? He is caring and 
empathetic about their suffer...
Oedipus the King (part 1 and 2) 
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why do the Theban citizens come to Oedipus at the beginning of the play? The citizens want 
Oedipus to save them from the plague. 
 
How would you describe Oedipus' response to them? Empathetic 
 
At the beginning of the play,...
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why do the Theban citizens come to Oedipus at the beginning of the play? The citizens want 
Oedipus to save them from the plague. 
 
How would you describe Oedipus' response to them? Empathetic 
 
At the beginning of the play,...
Oedipus the King Study Questions 
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1. why have the priests come to the altar at thebes? The priests are trying to figure out how 
to remedy the plague 
 
2. how did oedipus once liberate thebes? Oedipus liberated Thebes by answering the sphinx's 
riddle 
 
3. why i...
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1. why have the priests come to the altar at thebes? The priests are trying to figure out how 
to remedy the plague 
 
2. how did oedipus once liberate thebes? Oedipus liberated Thebes by answering the sphinx's 
riddle 
 
3. why i...
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In the first part of Oedipus the King, Oedipus' quest for knowledge begins with his desire to find 
out: what must be done to rid Thebes of the plague. 
 
Which of the following characters represents knowledge? Teiresias 
 
A central idea of th...
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In the first part of Oedipus the King, Oedipus' quest for knowledge begins with his desire to find 
out: what must be done to rid Thebes of the plague. 
 
Which of the following characters represents knowledge? Teiresias 
 
A central idea of th...
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Oedipus' biological father Laius 
 
Oedipus' adoptive father Polybus 
 
Oedipus' biological mother Jocasta 
 
Oedipus' adoptive mother Merone 
 
Where was Oedipus born? Thebes 
 
Where did Oedipus live with his adoptive parents? Corinth 
 
What d...
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Oedipus' biological father Laius 
 
Oedipus' adoptive father Polybus 
 
Oedipus' biological mother Jocasta 
 
Oedipus' adoptive mother Merone 
 
Where was Oedipus born? Thebes 
 
Where did Oedipus live with his adoptive parents? Corinth 
 
What d...
English || Oedipus Reading Questions 
 
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What is significant about the fact that the first line of the play is a question? creates a dismal 
mood, the questioning also prepares us for a play of mystery 
 
How does Oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? He...
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What is significant about the fact that the first line of the play is a question? creates a dismal 
mood, the questioning also prepares us for a play of mystery 
 
How does Oedipus choose the spokesman of the group of supplicants? He...
Oedipus study guide questions and 
 
answers rated A+ 
 
How did Oedipus become king of thebes? He solved the riddle of the Sphinx. The people 
were so grateful that they made him King. 
 
What problems does Thebes have? Thebes is experiencing a plague. The people are sick and 
dying, babies are bor...
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How did Oedipus become king of thebes? He solved the riddle of the Sphinx. The people 
were so grateful that they made him King. 
 
What problems does Thebes have? Thebes is experiencing a plague. The people are sick and 
dying, babies are bor...
Oedipus Review Questions and Answers 
 
Rated A+ 
 
What problem is plaguing the city of Thebes? The Plague 
 
What does the "Oracle of Delphi" suggest in order for this problem to be removed? To 
banish Laius' murderer who lives in Thebes still unoticed. 
 
Who is Oedipus? Why is he revered by t...
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Rated A+ 
 
What problem is plaguing the city of Thebes? The Plague 
 
What does the "Oracle of Delphi" suggest in order for this problem to be removed? To 
banish Laius' murderer who lives in Thebes still unoticed. 
 
Who is Oedipus? Why is he revered by t...
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Who wrote Oedipus the King? Sophocles 
 
In which Greek city did Oedipus live in with his adopted parents? Corinth 
 
What are the names of Oedipus' adopted parents? Polybius and Merope 
 
What does the name Oedipus mean? Swollen Foo...
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Who wrote Oedipus the King? Sophocles 
 
In which Greek city did Oedipus live in with his adopted parents? Corinth 
 
What are the names of Oedipus' adopted parents? Polybius and Merope 
 
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