Oedipus Rex Part 1 Flashcard

Front

What gifts do the people of Thebes bring to the altar in the beginning of the play?

Back

Olive branches wrapped in wool.

Front

Why did Oedipus flee Corinth?

Back

He heard a terrible prophecy.

Front

Who survived the attack in which Laius was killed?

Back

A shepherd.

Front

What does Oedipus think Creon is trying to do?

Back

Overthrow him.

Front

What does the Chorus decide to do after hearing Tiresias and Oedipus?

Back

Wait for proof.

Front

What is the significance of the olive branches in Greek culture?

Back

They symbolize peace and supplication.

Front

What role does prophecy play in Oedipus Rex?

Back

It drives the plot and foreshadows Oedipus's fate.

Front

Who is Tiresias and what is his role in the play?

Back

Tiresias is a blind prophet who reveals the truth to Oedipus.

Front

What is the Sphinx and what challenge does it present?

Back

The Sphinx is a creature that poses a riddle to travelers.

Front

What is the theme of fate vs. free will in Oedipus Rex?

Back

The play explores whether Oedipus's actions are determined by fate or his own choices.