| Oedipus | Quotes, Speaker? | Masks | Random | Light And Dark |
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What crimes of evil has Oedipus been accused of committing?
Murder and Adultery
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"You with your precious eyes, you're blind to the corruption of your life,"
Tiresias
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What is a mask called in Greek ?
Persona.
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"Blind, lost in the night, endless night that nursed you! You can't hurt me or ..
Oedipus.
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How did Oedipus deal with his figurative blindness after learning the truth?
He blinds himself using Jocasta's brooches.
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What does Oedipus' downfall of grace begin with?
Self-discovery
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"Not a man on earth can see a day ahead, groping through the dark."
Jocasta
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Why did men wear masks during their performances?
To hide their faces from the gods while impersonating them.
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Were all members of society allowed to perform on stage?
No, only men.
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What characteristics of Oedipus's lead to his dark downfall?
Pride and Ignorance
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What three elements are proved by the light and dark dramatic imagery of Oedipus?
Knowledge
Physical light Truth |
"O god-all come true, all burst to light! O light-now let me look my last on you! I stand revealed at last-" What truths does Oedipus come to learn?
1) Killed his father, Laius, the former king
2) He slept with his mother |
What are the names of the two types of masks used in Greek theater?
Tragic and Comic.
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Who is the god Dionysus?
God of wine and procreation.
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What is the absolute truth Tiresias foretells?
An imagery of light.
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