Just as the messenger finishes the story, Oedipus emerges from the palace. … The
Chorus shrinks away from Oedipus as he curses his birth, his marriage, his life
, and in turn all births, marriages, and lives. Creon
How does the Chorus feel about Oedipus at the end of the play?
At the end of Oedipus the King, the
Chorus conflates the people of “Thebes” with the audience in the theater
. … That is, the Chorus makes it sound like Oedipus is dead, and their final line suggests there might be some relief. But the audience must immediately realize, of course, that Oedipus is not dead.
How does the Chorus react when they see Oedipus?
How does the chorus react when they see Oedipus? …
Oedipus believes the gods hate him more than any other man.
What does Oedipus think of the Chorus at the beginning of the play?
The Chorus in Oedipus Rex plays part as a distinct character. They begin by being supportive of Oedipus, believing, based on his past successes,
that he’s the right man to fix their woes
. As Oedipus’s behavior becomes more erratic, they become uncertain and question his motives.
What does Oedipus ask the Thebans to do to him?
Oedipus asks why the
Thebans made no attempt to find the murderers
, and Creon
Why does Jocasta discourage Oedipus from trying to find out who his real parents are?
It is clear that Jocasta feels anxious about
the possibility of their marriage being incestuous
, and she does not want Oedipus to confirm her fears. It is due to this fear that Jocasta does everything in her power to dissuade Oedipus from continuing his search.
What message does the chorus present at the end of the play?
What message does the Chorus present at the end of the play?
The gods’ laws should always be obeyed.
What moral does the chorus see in Oedipus’s life?
The chorus in Oedipus Rex
Is King Oedipus a victim of fate or a victim of his own actions?
Oedipus is
a victim of fate
in Oedipus Rex because it would have been impossible for him to avoid the destiny predetermined for him by the gods. However, it could be argued that Oedipus is a victim of his own actions when he murders Laius
Why is Teiresias reluctant to tell Oedipus his prophecy?
Teiresias seems to hesitate to tell Oedipus the truth about
his real identity because the prophet knows that it will only bring pain and upset to the king and his family
. He says, Alas, alas, what misery to be wiseWhen wisdom profits nothing!
What does Oedipus hear Jocasta say that worries him why does it worry him?
Jocasta is excited to hear of
Polybus
What additional punishment does Oedipus ask for?
Oedipus’ pride leads him to not only believe he can thwart their will; he doesn’t believe their will when he hears it, despite everyone around him suggesting he pay attention. His pride has blinded him to his oncoming downfall and, fittingly, his punishment for that is
to actually become blind
.
What finally becomes of Oedipus?
What finally becomes of Oedipus?
He lives in self-exile on Mt.Cithaeron
Who is Oedipus’s daughter?
Antigone
, in Greek legend, the daughter born of the unwittingly incestuous union of Oedipus and his mother, Jocasta.
What are the dreadful sins that Oedipus has committed that are unforgivable in his society?
What three heinous sins has Oedipus committed, sins which were unspeakable and unforgivable in ancient Greek society?
Killed his father, married his mother, and fathered her children.
What prophecy does Teiresias reveal?
A boy leads in Tiresias, the blind soothsayer of Thebes. Creon
