😱Oedipus fulfills a prophecy by unknowingly killing his father and marrying his mother.
🔮The Oracle's predictions drive the tragic events in Oedipus Rex.
👑Oedipus becomes king of Thebes after solving the Sphinx's riddle.
🦶Oedipus's swollen feet symbolize the crippling fate destined for him from birth.
👁️Blindness, both literal and figurative, is a recurring motif in Oedipus Rex.
What is the main theme of Oedipus Rex?
—The main theme is the clash between fate and free will.
Who is the tragic hero in Oedipus Rex?
—Oedipus is the tragic hero, as his actions lead to his own downfall.
What is the significance of the prophecy in the play?
—The prophecy drives the plot and shows the power of the gods in determining human fate.
What is the role of blindness in Oedipus Rex?
—Blindness, both literal and metaphorical, symbolizes ignorance of the truth and the inevitability of fate.
How does Oedipus react when he learns the truth?
—Oedipus blinds himself and exiles himself from Thebes.
00:10Oedipus Rex is a tragic tale about the King of Thebes who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy by killing his father and marrying his mother.
00:47Oedipus becomes king of Thebes after solving the Sphinx's riddle and saving the city from a plague.
02:27Oedipus accuses Tiresias of plotting against him, but Tiresias reveals that Oedipus himself is the cause of the plague and the murderer he seeks.
04:38Jocasta, Oedipus's wife and mother, realizes the truth and hangs herself, while Oedipus blinds himself with her brooches.
06:13Creon takes pity on Oedipus and wants to keep him at the palace, but Oedipus insists on banishment.
08:09The play ends with the chorus reflecting on the tragic tale of a powerful man's fall and the inevitability of death.
09:06Themes in Oedipus Rex include self-discovery, fate versus free will, blindness, and pride.
10:30Motifs in Oedipus Rex include the Oracle and the symbol of light versus darkness.
