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One source of conflict in 'Oedipus Rex' is Theban King Oedipus' understanding that he's the son of Corinthian King Polybus and Corinthian Queen Merope. In fact, he's the son of slain Theban King Laius and Theban Queen Jocasta.
Another source of conflict is Oedipus' decreebanishing the murderer of his royal predecessor. In fact, Oedipus issues the decree before he realizes that he's the murderer. The decree therefore results in his own banishment.
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What is the External conflict in Oedipus Rex?
First of all, there is no external conflict in Oedipus Rex, but the internal conflict is with Oedipus' discovery of his true identity and how he reacts to it.
Who is in conflict in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?
Oedipus is in conflict in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus gets into a conflict with Teiresias the blind prophet. He then gets into a conflict with Creon, his brother-in-law and royal colleague. Additionally, he may be said to be in conflict with the gods because he defies a horrible prophecy and twice does not carry out purification procedures that are mandatory with murder.
Is Oedipus' conflict universal in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Yes, Oedipus' conflict is universal in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus faces conflict when he hears his prophesied fate as his father's killer and his mother's husband. He has to resolve the conflict of whether to accept, avoid or react against an intolerable situation. It is a universal experience to be thrown into situations in which humans have to work things out with little experience, resources or time.
What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
Thebes is the setting of oedipus rex Thebes is the theme of oedipus rex Thebes is the rival of oedipus rex Thebes is the downfall of oedipus rex?
Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.
