What is Sophocles famous for?
Sophocles was one of the three great Greek tragedians. Of his eight plays (seven full, one fragmented) that remain today, his most famous is Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex), which is known for its impressive construction and use of dramatic devices.
What does Oedipus stand for?
According to Wikipedia, Oedipus means “swollen foot” and originated from the Greek word “OidÃpous”. According to legend, when Oedipus was born, his parents sent him away to avoid a prophecy which said he would one day kill his father and marry his mother.
What is Creon’s response to Oedipus’s accusations?
Creon defends himself against Oedipus’s accusation by saying that Oedipus is not being wise by being stubborn and forgetting common sense.
What prayer does Jocasta make and to whom?
What prayer does she make and to whom? Jocasta prays to Apollo, and she asks for Oedipus to be cleansed.
Why does Oedipus think Jocasta is hesitating?
What does Oedipus mean when he says, “He charges me with the murder of Laius”? Why does Oedipus think Jocasta is hesitating? Oedipus thinks that Jocasta is ashamed of his background/commoner. What is dramatically ironic about Oedipus saying, “I am a child of Luck…
Why did Oedipus send Creon to Delphi?
Oedipus has sent Creon to Delphi to find out from the oracle there what to do. A priest and his followers ask Oedipus to find a way to save them from the plague. Creon returns and reports that they need to find the murderer of Laius, the former king.
Why are Oedipus and Jocasta upset at the end of Scene II?
Oedipus is nervous and upset as he recognizes the description of the crossroads and the circumstances of Laius’s death. He asks Jocasta to send for the remaining witness of Laius’s death, a slave.
What does Oedipus think will happen to his daughters?
Oedipus feel bad for his daughters in particular because no man will ever want them. They won’t be able to go anywhere without coming home in tears.
Who killed Laius?
Oedipus