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That he has no one to defend him is what Oedipus thinks is unlucky about Laius' fatherhood in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Laius dies under mysterious circumstance. No one in Thebes looks into his death or carries out mandatory cleansing rituals. But years later, King Oedipus makes it clear that he will do what is left undone. He owes it to Laius, the first husband of Oedipus' wife Queen Jocasta.
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What does Oedipus think that Creon is plotting?
Revenge on Laius' killer, who is Oedipus, but nobody knows at the time.
What does Oedipus think about the clue Creon reveals about who murdered king laius?
I don't understand Oedipus... Do you? No one will understand it! You are not the only one :)
Who did Jocasta think killed laius?
Before she believed it was a band of highway men but then she realized it was Oedipus who had killed him
What does the chorus think will happen to the killer of laius?
The Chorus thinks the Furies and the son of Zeus will follow the killer of Laius where ever he goes. They are unaware, at this time, that the killer is Oedipus.
Why is Oedipus blinding himself dramatically appropriate?
Because Oedipus was figuratively blind in his complete ignorance of the truth about the death of Laius. In blinding himself, he becomes literally blind to parallel that. I think this is an example of Homeric justice.
What does Oedipus think that Creon is plotting?
Revenge on Laius' killer, who is Oedipus, but nobody knows at the time.
What does Oedipus think about the clue Creon reveals about who murdered king laius?
I don't understand Oedipus... Do you? No one will understand it! You are not the only one :)
Who did Jocasta think killed laius?
Before she believed it was a band of highway men but then she realized it was Oedipus who had killed him
What does the chorus think will happen to the killer of laius?
The Chorus thinks the Furies and the son of Zeus will follow the killer of Laius where ever he goes. They are unaware, at this time, that the killer is Oedipus.
What phrase does Jocasta say that makes Oedipus think that he may be Laius' murderer in 'Oedipus Rex'?
"At a place where three roads meet" is the phrase that Jocasta says and that makes Oedipus think that he may be Laius' murderer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta describes the where, when and how of the death of King Laius, her first husband and King Oedipus' royal predecessor. She mentions that the place of death is at the meeting of three roads. She later names only two of the three roads: the roads to and from Delphi and Daulia in the land of Phocis.
Who does Oedipus think is framing him?
Oedipus initially believes that Creon is framing him for Laius's murder, suspecting Creon of wanting to usurp the throne.
Whom does Oedipus think is framing him in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is Creon and Teiresias that Oedipus thinks is framing him in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet accuses Theban King Oedipus of being the murderer of King Laius. Oedipus does not remember ever meeting Laius, his royal predecessor and his wife's first husband. Such a treasonous charge is punishable by execution or exile. Oedipus looks to who benefits from his overthrow. He notes that Creon, his royal colleague, and Teiresias, his royal advisor, have the most to gain by his fall from power.
Why is Oedipus blinding himself dramatically appropriate?
Because Oedipus was figuratively blind in his complete ignorance of the truth about the death of Laius. In blinding himself, he becomes literally blind to parallel that. I think this is an example of Homeric justice.
Why does Oedipus think Teiresias to be a traitor in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That Teiresias says something treasonous is the reason why Oedipus thinks Teiresias a traitor in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet accuses his sovereign, Theban King Oedipus, of killing Oedipus' royal predecessor, King Laius. Oedipus becomes upset because murder is a serious divine offense that leads to execution or exile. He comes to Thebes after Laius' death so he does not see how he can be the killer. It is treasonous to make unfounded charges against a king so Oedipus considers Teiresias a self-serving, conspiring traitor.
What conspiracy does Oedipus think is against him?
Theban King Oedipus thinks that Theban King Creon and Teiresias the blind prophet conspire to overthrow him. Teiresias blames him for the death of the previous sovereign, Theban King Laius. Oedipus thinks that Teiresias isn't telling the truth. Instead, he thinks that Teiresias is saying what Creon wants him to, in order to discredit Oedipus and seize the royal powers for himself.
What is the main idea of 'Oedipus Rex'?
That fate cannot be outrun and the gods cannot be outwitted is the main idea in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban monarchs Jocasta, Laius and Oedipus dislike their prophesied fates. They do not suffer it in silence. Instead, they make every effort that they can think of to outrun fate and outwit the gods. But fate and divine will trip them up.
Why does Oedipus think that Teiresias is a traitor in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he accuses him of a crime for which the punishment is loss of job if not of life is the reason why Oedipus thinks that Teiresias is a traitor in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus asks for help in finding the guilty in King Laius' murder. Teiresias the blind prophet charges him with a crime whose victim he never remembers meeting. Killing a king is a serious offense against gods and mortals and results in execution or exile.
