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as the play opens what disaster has befallen thebes?
A plague.
What conflict or problem do the people of Thebes face as the play opens?
A plague has invaded the city, and Oedipus must find a cure
What disaster strikes Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Pestilence is the disaster that strikes Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a disaster is a hazard that results from natural causes or human intervention and whose negative impacts are large-scale. This describes the pestilence about which the priest of Zeus talks to Theban King Oedipus in the play's beginning. For example, livestock are ailing, crops are failing, and children die before birth or shortly thereafter.
When is the play 'Antigone' set?
in thebes
When the play Oedipus opens why is Thebes plagued with problems?
At the opening of the play "Oedipus Rex," Thebes is suffering from a devastating plague that has led to widespread suffering, including famine and disease. The affliction is a punishment from the gods due to the unresolved murder of the former king, Laius. The oracle has indicated that the plague will only end when Laius's murderer is found and punished. This sets the stage for Oedipus's quest for truth and resolution.
as the play opens what disaster has befallen thebes?
A plague.
What conflict or problem do the people of Thebes face as the play opens?
A plague has invaded the city, and Oedipus must find a cure
What disaster strikes Thebes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Pestilence is the disaster that strikes Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a disaster is a hazard that results from natural causes or human intervention and whose negative impacts are large-scale. This describes the pestilence about which the priest of Zeus talks to Theban King Oedipus in the play's beginning. For example, livestock are ailing, crops are failing, and children die before birth or shortly thereafter.
When is the play 'Antigone' set?
in thebes
When the play Oedipus opens why is Thebes plagued with problems?
At the opening of the play "Oedipus Rex," Thebes is suffering from a devastating plague that has led to widespread suffering, including famine and disease. The affliction is a punishment from the gods due to the unresolved murder of the former king, Laius. The oracle has indicated that the plague will only end when Laius's murderer is found and punished. This sets the stage for Oedipus's quest for truth and resolution.
Who or what is Delphi in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The location of an oracle where prophecies are shared with humans is what Delphi is in the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, the location of much of the play's action is Thebes. Thebes and Delphi are both in central Greece. But Thebes is to the southeast of Delphi.
Describe the condition of the people of thebes as the play begins?
The people of Thebes have been stricken by plague at the beginning of the play. The city is dying and the people are begging Oedipus to save them.
When the play Oedipus begins which of the following is true the sphinx is terrorizing Thebes Oedipus is not married to Jocasta Oedipus's father is alive Oedipus is king of Thebes?
Oedipus is king of Thebes
How do the people of Thebes feel about Oedipus as a ruler?
The people of Thebes generally view Oedipus as a strong and capable ruler, particularly at the beginning of the play "Oedipus Rex." They initially admire him for his intelligence and bravery in solving the Sphinx's riddle, which saved the city from disaster. However, as the play progresses and the truth about his past and actions unfolds, their perception shifts to one of horror and revulsion, leading to a tragic disillusionment with their once-revered king.
Where is the play Oedipus Rex set?
I believe it is set in Thebes, Greece.
Why are the gates of Thebes closed?
The gates of Thebes are closed as a protective measure against the plague that has struck the city. In Sophocles' play "Oedipus Rex," the citizens are desperate to prevent the spread of the disease, which has brought suffering and misfortune. The closure symbolizes the city’s isolation and the urgency to find a solution to the crisis, as well as the overarching theme of fate and the struggle against it.
When the play Oedipus Rex begins what did come true?
Oedipus has become the king of Thebes.
