Oedipus the king, Part 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed

Oedipus the king, Part 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed How does Oedipus act in the opening scene? Slightly arrogant, but truly concerned What problem is currently afflicting Thebes? Thebes is dying. A plague. Why have the citizens and the priest outside the palace? How do they view Oedipus? They're begging Oedipus for help. Look up to him like a god. Why is Oedipus' pain so much greater than his citizens? He is the king. Why does the Priest suspect Creon brings good news? he has a crown of laurel in bloom on his head. When Creon arrives from Delphi, what does Oedipus insist that he do? Why? tell him the news in front of the common people. What does Creon report from the Oracle? they need to drive the thing out that defiles the land. find the murderer What is Oedipus' reaction to Creon's information? he tries to solve the problem by questioning Creon. What happened to Laius, the former king? How did the city receive an account of the events? he was murdered; one servant escaped to Thebes. What theory does Oedipus immediately develop regarding Laius' death? It must be a conspiracy. a set up. Why did the citizens of Thebes not investigate Laius' murder at the time it occurred? They were worried about the Sphinx. What does Oedipus promise to do? Why, according to Oedipus, must his resolution be strong? He promises to weed out the murderer; to save the people. Give details of how the chorus describes the city to the gods. dying; children unburied and unmourned. The chorus addresses a variety of gods in this passage. What is their central purpose? Pray to ask the gods for help and banish Ares. What does Oedipus order his citizens to do? In what ways does he give them incentive to cooperate? find the murderer. he will reward them. In what way does the chorus believe the identity of the killer should be revealed? What is Oedipus' response? What alternative does the chorus offer and why? undertaken by Apollo; cannot make the gods act against their will; ask Tiresias. What is the chorus' opinion of Tiresias? How does Oedipus describe him when greeting him? Doesn't want to tell the truth. he is enraged.