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Important Questions
What is Creon’s defense against the accusations against him?
Creon replied to Oedipus’ accusations that he was already sharing the authority and power without any responsibility on my shoulders, then why should I want to grab the crown?
Who is Choragos?
In Oedipus, the chorus consists of Theban;s elders, and Choragos is the leader of that chorus. He comments, and the rest of the chorus repeats or chants.
Why did Oedipus and Laius confront?
There was a prophecy about Oedipus that “he would kill his father and marry his mother,” so they confronted, and Oedipus killed Laius.
Why did Oedipus kill Laius where the three roads meet?
Oedipus killed Laius in self-defense where three roads meet. He conceives them as robbers and attacking on him. Actually, it is predestined.
What was the prophecy about Oedipus?
The prophecy about Oedipus was that “he would kill his father and marry his mother”.
What answer did Oedipus give to the Sphinx of the riddle?
Oedipus’ answer was “man” (In childhood on four legs, in youth on two feet, and in old age on three feet (the third foot is a stick)) to the Sphinx, and she threw herself off the cliff and died.
Who was Tiresias?
Tiresias is a blind seer among the Theban elders.
Why does Tiresias get furious with Oedipus?
Tiresias gets furious with Oedipus because Oedipus accuses him of uniting with Creon to grab the crown.
Why had Oedipus fled Corinth many years before?
Oedipus had fled Corinth because he had heard a prophecy about him that he would kill his father and marry his mother. So, he wants to avoid this.
Define paradox.
A paradox is a statement or belief that is apparently shown to be false, but in reality it is true.
