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4. This person solved the riddle of the Sphynx.

5. Oedipus

6. What major conflict is presented in scene 1?

7. Thebes is suffering from a plague.

8. According to Oedipus, he came to the throne as the city’s savior with “God’s assistance.” What type of irony is this?

9. Dramatic irony

10. While Oedipus is confident and self-assured, this character is hesitant.

11. Creon

12. What tone does Oedipus take on when he sees that Creon has returned?

13. Hopeful.

14. This character is blind and yet can see everything.

15. Teiresias

16. What promise does Oedipus make during this scene?

17. He promises to avenge
King Laius’ murder.

18. How does avenging Laius’ murderer lead to Oedipus’ downfall?

19. Oedipus is the murderer, so he is hunting himself.

20. Why has Oedipus called for Teiresias?

21. Oedipus is hoping he will reveal the names of Laius’ murderers.

22. Explain the difference between the 3 types of irony.

23. Dramatic: When the audience knows something the characters do not.
Verbal: irony
Dramatic: When the audience knows something the characters do not.
Situational: When the opposite of what is expected happens.

24. What is the dramatic irony in the argument between Oedipus and Teiresias?

25. The audience knows that Teiresias is only protecting Oedipus.

26. Who does Oedipus believe is plotting against him?

27. Creon

28. How does Oedipus react to the information Teiresias provides him?

29. He becomes angry, claiming that Teiresias is not really a prophet.

30. Why would Oedipus believe that Creon might plot against him?

31. Creon is next in line for the throne.

32. What is a motif? Provide an example from Oedipus the King.

33. A motif is a symbol, word, or image that supports a theme.
Example: References to sight.

34. In what ways is Oedipus heroic?

35. Answers may vary.

36. In what ways is Oedipus flawed?

37. Answers may vary.

38. Why has Creon returned?

39. To defend himself.

40. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of doing?

41. Of prompting Teiresias to suggest that Oedipus is the murderer.

42. Explain the irony in Jocasta and Oedipus’ marriage
Explain the irony in Jocasta and Oedipus’ marriage. What type of irony is this?

43. Dramatic because we know Jocasta is actually Oedipus’ mom.

44. Why does Jocasta claim oracles are meaningless?

45. Because she believes an oracle once said her son would kill her husband and sleep with her.

46. What happened to the servant who witnessed the murder?

47. He requested to be transferred to the fields.

48. What details of King Laius’ murder does Oedipus use to claim his innocence?

49. The story claims King Laius was killed by a group of robbers, not one individual person.

50. What did Oedipus do to avoid fulfilling his destiny?

51. He fled Corinth.

52. How does the chorus heighten dramatic tension?

53. Answers will vary.
They echo the concerns of the citizens and emphasize the roles of the oracles.

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55. How does Oedipus fit Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero?

56. 1. He is male.
2. He is not entirely virtuous (he killed someone)
3. He is not entirely evil (he is trying to help Thebes)
4. His misfortune is brought about by his tragic flaw (being too insistent to find the murderer)
5. Fate plays a part.