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Reading Check “Oedipus Rex” lines 169-314
Who does the Chorus represent?
In line 245, why do you think Oedipus says, “You pray to the gods? Let me grant
your prayers?” How does he want the people of Thebes to view him?
In lines 245- 279, Oedipus tries several different approaches to get people to come
forward with information about Laius’ murder. What emotion do you think causes
him to keep pausing and switching his technique?
Why does Oedipus say, “So I will fight for him as if he were my father,” in line
301?
Who does Oedipus ask the gods to curse in lines 307-314? Why do you think he
curses them?
Reading Check “Oedipus Rex” lines 169-314
1. Who does the Chorus represent?
2. In line 245, why do you think Oedipus says, “You pray to the gods? Let me grant
your prayers?” How does he want the people of Thebes to view him?
3. In lines 245- 279, Oedipus tries several different approaches to get people to come
forward with information about Laius’ murder. What emotion do you think causes
him to keep pausing and switching his technique?
4. Why does Oedipus say, “So I will fight for him as if he were my father,” in line
301?
5. Who does Oedipus ask the gods to curse in lines 307-314? Why do you think he
curses them?
Reading Check “Oedipus Rex” lines 169-314
1. Who does the Chorus represent?
2. In line 245, why do you think Oedipus says, “You pray to the gods? Let me grant
your prayers?” How does he want the people of Thebes to view him?
3. In lines 245- 279, Oedipus tries several different approaches to get people to come
forward with information about Laius’ murder. What emotion do you think causes
him to keep pausing and switching his technique?
4. Why does Oedipus say, “So I will fight for him as if he were my father,” in line
301?
5. Who does Oedipus ask the gods to curse in lines 307-314? Why do you think he
curses them?