Oedipus Rex Test Actual Questions and Answers 2024

Why were Greek dramas originally performed? What was this God in charge of? - Ans - Greek dramas were originally performed honoring Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and rebirth. Briefly define "Tragedy". What does the word tragedy come from? - Ans - Tragedy- a serious drama featuring a none, dignified protagonist who strives to achieve something but is ultimately defeated.; it is derived from the Greek "tragodia," meaning goat-song What is the chorus? What was their purpose? Why were they a necessity in Greek theater? - Ans - The chorus commented on the events and participated in them. They were a large group within the cast. They made transitions between scenes giving actors the chance to leave the playing are, and announced the playbill. Give the 3 concepts of Greek Enlightenment - Ans - harmony is the ruling principle of the universe, independence of thought, and a new way of thinking and looking at the world Give 3 conventions of Greek Tragedy - Ans - violence and death usually take place offstage, playwrights often use messengers to relay information, Greek tragedies are usually based upon myth or history Who wrote the play? - Ans - Sophocles From the introduction on page 201, what are 3 of the underlying themes that the play will explore? - Ans - the quest for identity, the nature of innocence and guilt, and the nature of moral responsibility In what city does the action of the play take place? - Ans - Thebes What problem is afflicting Thebes at this time? In what ways is this problem hurting the city? - Ans - The plague. It's devastating the city and creating drama. They go and ask Oedipus for help. Who is the current King of Thebes? How did he become king? - Ans - Oedipus became the King of Thebes by killing the sphinx by answering it's riddle Who is Creon? - Ans - Jocasta's brother When Creon returns what information does he report to Oedipus? What have the gods commanded? - Ans - Creon says that a murderer living in Thebes is the reason for the plague. The gods command to take revenge on the killer. Who was King before Oedipus? - Ans - King Laius