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What is the central theme of 'Oedipus Rex'?

The exploration of love and sacrifice

The consequences of betrayal and revenge

The struggle between fate and free will (correct)

The pursuit of power and authority

How does Oedipus attempt to exercise free will?

By seeking revenge on the Oracle

By challenging the gods openly

By ignoring the prophecy

By leaving Corinth (correct)

What is the significance of Oedipus killing King Laius at a crossroads?

It was an act of rebellion against fate

It was a predetermined act by the gods

It fulfills the prophecy without Oedipus' knowledge (correct)

It was an act of self-defense

What does Queen Jocasta's abandonment of her son illustrate?

An attempt to defy fate Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of 'Oedipus Rex'?

The struggle between fate and free will Signup and view all the answers

How does Oedipus attempt to exercise free will?

By leaving Corinth to avoid the Oracle's prophecy Signup and view all the answers

What does Oedipus' act of blinding himself symbolize?

His release from witnessing the consequences of his predetermined fate Signup and view all the answers

What does Oedipus do unknowingly while fleeing Corinth?

He kills King Laius, his true birth father Signup and view all the answers

What does Oedipus' blinding symbolize?

His release from witnessing the consequences of his predetermined fate Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative illustrate about the characters' attempts to defy fate?

Their attempts are futile Signup and view all the answers

Fate vs

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Questions and Answers

What is the central theme of 'Oedipus Rex'?

How does Oedipus attempt to exercise free will?

What is the significance of Oedipus killing King Laius at a crossroads?

What does Queen Jocasta's abandonment of her son illustrate?

What is the central theme of 'Oedipus Rex'?

How does Oedipus attempt to exercise free will?

What does Oedipus' act of blinding himself symbolize?

What does Oedipus do unknowingly while fleeing Corinth?

What does Oedipus' blinding symbolize?

What does the narrative illustrate about the characters' attempts to defy fate?

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