👑Oedipus becomes the king of Thebes after saving the city from the Sphinx.
🔮The blind prophet Tiresias reveals to Oedipus that he is the cause of the plague.
👪Oedipus unknowingly fulfills a prophecy by marrying his mother and killing his father.
😱Jocasta, Oedipus's wife and mother, realizes the truth and hangs herself in despair.
😭Oedipus blinds himself in remorse for his actions and leaves the city in exile.
What is the main plot of Oedipus Rex?
—The main plot of Oedipus Rex revolves around Oedipus trying to uncover the truth about the murder of the previous king and ultimately discovering that he himself is the killer.
Why does Oedipus blind himself?
—Oedipus blinds himself as an act of self-punishment and to avoid seeing the horrific consequences of his actions.
Who is Tiresias?
—Tiresias is a blind prophet who reveals to Oedipus that he is the cause of the plague in Thebes.
What is the prophecy that Oedipus fulfills?
—The prophecy states that Oedipus will marry his mother and kill his father, which he unknowingly fulfills.
How does the play Oedipus Rex end?
—The play ends with Oedipus blinding himself and leaving the city in exile.
00:15Oedipus becomes the king of Thebes after saving the city from the Sphinx.
01:22Tiresias reveals to Oedipus that he is the cause of the plague.
02:24Jocasta realizes the truth and hangs herself.
02:37Oedipus blinds himself using Jocasta's broaches.
02:46Oedipus insists on banishment, leaving his children behind.
