Key Conflicts and Relationships (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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What is 'moira' in Greek tragedy?
What is 'moira' in Greek tragedy?
The concept of predetermined destiny
What dramatic technique uses rapid single-line exchanges in Oedipus vs Tiresias?
What dramatic technique uses rapid single-line exchanges in Oedipus vs Tiresias?
Stichomythia
What is Oedipus's hamartia (tragic flaw)?
What is Oedipus's hamartia (tragic flaw)?
Rash judgement & inability to accept truth
What did the oracle prophesy about Oedipus?
What did the oracle prophesy about Oedipus?
He would kill his father & marry his mother
What does Tiresias mean by 'you have eyes and cannot see'?
What does Tiresias mean by 'you have eyes and cannot see'?
Oedipus is sighted but lacks true knowledge
What is the unity of place in Oedipus the King?
What is the unity of place in Oedipus the King?
The palace at Thebes
What creates 'tragic knowledge asymmetry' between Jocasta and Oedipus?
What creates 'tragic knowledge asymmetry' between Jocasta and Oedipus?
She realizes the truth before he does
Which quote marks Oedipus's anagnorisis (recognition)?
Which quote marks Oedipus's anagnorisis (recognition)?
'I stand... born of those I never should'
What does the chorus mean by 'Time sees what goes unspoken'?
What does the chorus mean by 'Time sees what goes unspoken'?
Fate will reveal all truths eventually
What is 'eusebeia' in Greek thought?
What is 'eusebeia' in Greek thought?
Piety/right relationship with the gods