Sophocles and Euripides have provoked audiences for centuries to question what constitutes ‘justice’. Watching the various events onstage‚ spectators are led to ask if a definitive form of justice exists in these plays‚ or whether notions of justice in a world such as mankind’s are absurd. Furthermore‚ by presenting cases where ‘justice’ is claimed to be enacted by a character or force (generally the gods)‚ the playwrights encourage speculation as to whether the punishments delivered are reasonable
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killed each other in a civil war for the throne of Thebes. Oedipus’ brother in law Creon then assumes the throne. He dictates that Eteocles shall receive a state funeral and honors‚ while Polyneices shall be left in the streets to rot away. Creon believes that Polyneices’ body shall be condemned to this because of his civil disobedience and treachery against the city. Polyneices’ sister‚ Antigone‚ upon hearing this exclaims that an improper burial for Polyneices would be an insult to the Gods. She
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you send doom like a sudden cloud‚ or weave it like nightfall of the past?” (Sophocles 210). Oedipus Rex uses words that are lyrical and the audience can go along with the chorus. Oedipus states “though fools will honor impious men‚ in their cities no tragic poet sings” (Sophocles 234). It is powerful because it describes Thebes as honoring Oedipus‚ but they do not know all of the crimes Oedipus has committed. A quote like this makes the audience think and wonder about Oedipus and his real character
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In the tragedy of Oedipus Rex by Sophocles‚ there is a man who has previously defeated the monstrous Sphinx and the Sphinx’s riddle and has taken the throne of being king of Thebes. The city now needs help to vanish the plague in Thebes. He must find out who killed the previous king and learn about his true identity. In the end‚ he suffers miserably. During the play‚ Oedipus starts to feel that he may be the murderer of Laius‚ but when the truth is revealed‚ it all comes together. Oedipus wants to
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dramatis personae): Oedipus‚ king of Thebes Creon‚ brother of Jocasta Teiresias‚ a soothsayer Priest of Zeus Messenger from Corinth Shepherd Second Messenger Jocasta‚ wife of Oedipus Chorus of Priests and Suppliants Note that last one‚ the chorus. In a Greek play‚ the chorus is made up of a group of actors who recite dialogue and sing songs. The chorus can be outside the plot‚ or it can help move the plot along. Depending on whom you ask‚ the chorus represents the playwright‚ the social
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perceives that the Theban people‚ though they cannot admit it outright‚ support what she did. This is proven when Antigone is led to her tomb and the Chorus states‚ “Surely you carry fame with you and praise‚ / as you move to the deep home of the dead… You were in charge of your own fate” (924-928). Antigone had a prideful moment and now the people of Thebes are singing her praise‚ urging her to recognize that she has in fact gained praise. Additionally‚ they note she was the owner of her fate. Sophocles’
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1) What does Haimon think of his father’s decision? Haimon is supportive of his father’s idea at first‚ but as he begins to think it through‚ he begins to question it. He eventually agrees with it and begs his father to forgive Antigone for her actions. 2) What two things does Creon seem to fear the most? Creon fears his authority being challenged by a woman‚ and his pride also being hurt by a woman‚ Antigone. 3) Haimon uses a metaphor of a leader as a tree in flood time. Explain how this
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this text. Structure of Work The play is divided into four episodes narrated by a chorus. Major Settings The play takes place in the city of Thebes‚ where Oedipus is ruler‚ the surrounding area of Kithairon‚ and Oedipus’s supposed city of origin‚ Corinth. And of course the crossroads that were the scene of Laius’s end. Plot Synopsis King Oedipus of Thebes is concerned about the curse has befallen Thebes‚ and sends his brother-in-law‚ Kreon‚ to seek the advice of Apollo. Kreon informs Oedipus
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The characters in Oedipus the King express many different views on fate‚ prophecy‚ and the power of the gods. Characters like the chorus and the leader have solid beliefs in the gods and prophecy‚ but their faith is shaken many times and is changed based on the events that happen. Other characters like Jocasta refuse to accept the prophecies as truth. Towards the end of the play‚ however‚ all have no hesitation in their minds that the power of the gods and prophecies are valid. Everything that was
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conditions in Thebes as depicted by the Priest in lines 25-30.|There is disease infecting the fruit and cattle of their land‚ and women in labor are losing their children.|| |40-46|4. How do the suppliants view Oedipus in lines 31-34‚ 40‚ and 46?|They are thankful of him because he freed them from the tribute they were paying|| ||5. What is a Sphinx? What is the answer to the riddle‚ "What has one voice and four feet‚ two feet and three feet?" Who answers the riddle?|A winged monster of Thebes‚ having
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