Oedipus the King Part 1 (Saavas)

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What is a decree?

Back

A decree is an official order or decision made by a legal authority, such as a judge's final ruling in a trial.

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What is a proclamation?

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A proclamation is a formal public announcement, often made by a person in authority, such as a queen giving a speech.

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What are edicts?

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Edicts are official orders or commands issued by a person in authority, typically a king, that subjects are expected to follow.

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How would subjects likely respond to a king's edicts?

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Subjects would most likely adopt the edicts, as they are official commands from a respected authority.

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What inference can be made about Oedipus as a king?

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Oedipus can be inferred to be responsible and considerate based on his actions and decisions in the play.

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What incident does Oedipus recognize in Jocasta's story?

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Oedipus recognizes the murder of a group of men at a junction of three roads as an action he carried out in his past.

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What is the significance of Laius' murder in the story?

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Laius' murder is a pivotal event that sets off the chain of events leading to Oedipus' tragic realization of his fate.

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What role does fate play in Oedipus the King?

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Fate plays a crucial role, as Oedipus struggles against a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother.

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How does Oedipus' character contribute to the theme of blindness and sight?

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Oedipus' journey from ignorance to knowledge symbolizes the theme of blindness and sight, both literally and metaphorically.

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What is dramatic irony in Oedipus the King?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about Oedipus' fate than he does, creating tension and engagement.