Sophocles’ oedipus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In depth summaries through each section of three plays for OCR A level Classical Civilisation. Sophocles' Oedipus Rex Aristophanes' Frogs Euripides' Bacchae

Sophocles' Oedipus revision guide made for the A-level OCR Classical Civilisation 'Greek Theatre' module, but likely applicable across exam boards. An 11 page, in-depth revision resource including analysed quotes organised theme-by-theme with lots of secondary sources to help you achieve top grades.

30/30 A* essay answer to the OCR Classical Civilisation 'Greek Theatre' module exam question: 'The most important aspect of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King is the question of who killed Laius. Discuss how true you think this statement is and justify your response.' Marked by a teacher

My revision notes contain over 100 pages of all of the information required to achieve an A* in the Greek Theatre component of your OCR A-level Classical Civilisation exam. The optional play choices are 'Bacchae,' 'Oedipus the King,' and 'Frogs.' My notes include a link to accompanying flashcards, as well as notes based on the textbook, memorable quotes from each of the plays, modern scholarship for each play, and even essay plans to help you achieve everything you need to know! Yo...

What play was written by the Greek dramatist Sophocles? - Oedipus Rex What Poet wrote Iliad? - Homer Greek Architecture was based on what structure? - Post and Lintel The Greek building most reveared for its use of Ratio and Perspective is? - The Parthenon Geek plays generally shown in a ? - Ampitheater Roman Engineering allowed the ______________ to have the largest single span dome for Centeries. - The Patheon Plato's Allgery in the Cave, what do the shadows represent? - Every Day Life...

Oedipus Worksheet Questions and Answers Rated A+ 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 Laius and marry Jocasta. Why didn't the abandoned baby (Oedipus) die? After being given to a shepherd who was supposed to leave the baby to die, the shepherd changed his mind and gave it to a work...

A* Notes on play, plot, reception, characters and themes of Oedipus. Includes quotes from scholars and everything you need to ace the exam! Themes include: - Sight and Blindness - Corruption - Fate and Free Will - Prophecy and Oracles - Ignorance and Knowledge - Power and Class - Time, Memory, Age, and the Past - Identity and Self-Discovery - Pride and Hubris - Rumours and Reality

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Oedipus Study Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 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. What is your first impression of Oedipus? He seems to be a very proud and arrogant king. What problem is afflicting the city of Thebes? Thebes is unable to produce any crops, causing a fami...