Oedipus Rex Questions on Tiresias
Oedipus Rex
What does the quote "You are the curse, the corruption of the land!" reveal about "Oedipus the King"?
The quote "You are the curse, the corruption of the land!" from "Oedipus the King" highlights the central irony of the play. It reveals that Oedipus, unknowingly, is the source of Thebes' suffering...
Oedipus Rex
Who were the Pythian Oracle of Delphi and Tiresias in Oedipus Rex?
The Pythian Oracle of Delphi, known as Pythia, was the priestess who delivered Apollo's prophecies, including the oracle that Oedipus and his father Laius sought to avoid. In "Oedipus Rex," Tiresias...
Oedipus Rex
What is the atmosphere of Oedipus Rex and what is Tiresias's significance to it?
The atmosphere of "Oedipus Rex" is tense and tragic, marked by dramatic irony and the suffering of Thebes under a plague. Tiresias, the blind prophet, is significant as he possesses the truth about...