Oedipus Rex (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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Which theme is described as the most important in Oedipus Rex?
Which theme is described as the most important in Oedipus Rex?
Fate vs free will
What does the Oracle at Delphi prophesy about Oedipus?
What does the Oracle at Delphi prophesy about Oedipus?
He will kill his father and marry mother
How do attempts to avoid the prophecy affect its fulfillment?
How do attempts to avoid the prophecy affect its fulfillment?
They actually help fulfill it
What paradox does Tiresias represent in the sight and blindness theme?
What paradox does Tiresias represent in the sight and blindness theme?
Physically blind but sees the truth
Why does Oedipus blind himself after learning the truth?
Why does Oedipus blind himself after learning the truth?
As physical sight becomes meaningless
What quality that made Oedipus famous ultimately destroys him?
What quality that made Oedipus famous ultimately destroys him?
His intelligence (solving Sphinx)
Who recognises the truth first and tries to stop Oedipus's investigation?
Who recognises the truth first and tries to stop Oedipus's investigation?
Jocasta
What is hubris in the context of Oedipus Rex?
What is hubris in the context of Oedipus Rex?
Excessive pride offending the gods
How does Oedipus's pride manifest when Tiresias speaks the truth?
How does Oedipus's pride manifest when Tiresias speaks the truth?
He insults and accuses him of lying
What character flaws damage Oedipus's capacity to lead effectively?
What character flaws damage Oedipus's capacity to lead effectively?
Anger, paranoia, and pride
What is catharsis according to Aristotle as mentioned in the note?
What is catharsis according to Aristotle as mentioned in the note?
Emotional response of pity and fear
What does the plague affecting Thebes represent in relation to Oedipus?
What does the plague affecting Thebes represent in relation to Oedipus?
Collective suffering mirroring his own