Oedipus Rex Questions on Antigone
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What is the role of women in Sophocles's Oedipus the King?
In Sophocles's play, women play complex roles, mainly through Jocasta, who embodies both maternal and queenly figures. Jocasta attempts to mediate and soothe tensions but ultimately cannot escape...
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How many children does Oedipus have?
Oedipus had four children with Jocasta: two sons, Polyneices and Eteocles, and two daughters, Antigone and Ismene. Antigone and Ismene appear in Sophocles's plays, while Polyneices is mentioned in...
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What purposes do Antigone and Ismene serve in the Exodos of Oedipus Rex?
Antigone and Ismene in the Exodos of Oedipus Rex serve as a poignant connection to Oedipus's humanity and the fulfillment of prophecy. They symbolize the innocence affected by Oedipus's tragic fate,...