Flashcard on King Oedipus

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Who is the main character in the story of King Oedipus?

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Oedipus

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What position does Oedipus hold in Thebes?

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King

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Who does Tiresias claim is the murderer of King Laius?

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Oedipus

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Who is Oedipus married to?

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The former king's wife

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Who is Oedipus determined to find?

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The murderer of King Laius

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What is the significance of the Sphinx in Oedipus's story?

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The Sphinx posed a riddle that Oedipus solved to become king.

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What prophecy is given to Oedipus at birth?

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He will kill his father and marry his mother.

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How does Oedipus's quest for truth lead to his downfall?

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His determination to uncover the truth reveals his own guilt.

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What role does fate play in the story of Oedipus?

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Fate is an unavoidable force that dictates Oedipus's tragic destiny.

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What is the relationship between Oedipus and Jocasta?

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Jocasta is Oedipus's wife and, unbeknownst to them, his mother.