Oedipus Rex Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved

Oedipus Rex Exam Questions and Answers 100% Solved What is the situation in Thebes at the beginning of the play? - answerThere is a pestilence in the city, and the people are sick and dying. What news does Creon bring to Oedipus? - answerOedipus must find the killer of former King Laius to save the city. According to Creon, what happened to the former king, Laius? - answerRobbers/thieves killed King Laius while King Laius was out of Thebes (on a pilgrimage). What does Oedipus decide to do about the former king's death? - answerOedipus decides to avenge King Laius's death and find the killer. Who is Teiresias? Why does Oedipus send for him? - answerTeiresias is a prophet for Apollo, and Oedipus sent for him for help with finding out who the murderer is. Teiresias is blind. What are the rumors about Laius's death? - answerTeiresias accuses Oedipus of killing Laius; however, the other rumors say that robbers attacked/killed Laius. Why is Creon upset with Oedipus? - answerOedipus blames Creon for framing Oedipus for murder. Oedipus accuses Creon of treason.