Review E

  • How does Kreon defend himself against Oedipus' accusations of conspiring with Teiresias to take over the throne?

  • Explain line 103-104 - "It is a sentence I should cast my vote for - but not without evidence!" Why is this point important?

  • What is the reaction of Choragos?

  • Why does Oedipus continue to believe that Kreon is his enemy?

  • What is Jokaste's reaction to Oedipus' accusations?

  • What "proof" of the falseness of prophecies does Jokaste give Oedipus? Why does she share this incident with Oedipus?

  • What is your reaction to Jokaste's story? Oedipus' reaction?

  • What does Oedpius learn from Jokaste's details?

  • Describe Oedipus' tale, lines 287-367.

  • As Oedipus and Jokaste relate their stories of prophecy, what conclusions are the readers drawing? What "answers" have you arrived at from these clues?

  • * How does Oedipus' mood and attitude change throughout Scene 2? Why?

  • Oedipus Rex

    Scene 2 (pg. 51-54):

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