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16 Cards in this Set
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The conflict of tragic hero in Oedipus the King is with _____ rather than with ___.
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his own nature, law
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The name Oedipus is translated as _______, a term that provides another clue in the protagonist's quest to discover who he is.
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"swollen feet"
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Describe Oedipus's characteristics as a king.
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energetic, quick-witted, and concerned about people.
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Who is Iocasta?
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mother and wife of Oedipus
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Oedipus asks himself, ________ whereas other tragic characters ask "What shall I do?"
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What have I done?
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In the play, ____ is complete: Oedipus begins as a powerful king and ends as a blind and humiliated exile from Thebes
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peripeteia
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The ____ is clear: in his moment of vision Oedipus literally and symbolically blinds himself.
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anagnorisis
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what is the tragedy in this play?
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the fall of a great man
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True or false: Protagonist's antagonists are internal rather than external.
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True
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What kind of relationship do Creon and Oedipus have?
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Creon is Oedipus' brother-in-law
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Who is Teiresias?
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blind prophet
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List characteristics of chorus.
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they trust their king.
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The main speaker of the chorus is frequently a ______ between Oedipus and those who would argue him.
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peacemaker
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describe characteristic of messenger.
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brings news of the final catastrophe and hints at a dire narrative to follow. (not straight)
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What is priest's job?
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serves to introduce the problem and establish the confidence the citizens feel in their king
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what is Corinthian Shephard's job?
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advances the plot and helps solve the crime
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