Oedipus Rex Questions on The Priest
Oedipus Rex
In Oedipus Rex's prologue, who does the priest represent when mentioning boys, young men, and multitudes?
The priest of Zeus in Oedipus Rex represents the voice of the people of Thebes who want their king to help save them from the pestilence.
Oedipus Rex
What is the priest doing at the start of Oedipus Rex?
The Priest is at Oedipus' altar to pray. His furtive prayers puzzle Oedipus. He asks him: "Why here and kneels, what preys upon you so? / Some sudden fear? some strong desire?" (1.1.11-12).