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The Oedipus Story

Explore the Greek tragedy of Oedipus, cursed by prophecies, as he unknowingly fulfills his fate by killing his father and marrying his mother. Follow the family drama and civil war aftermath in Thebes, driven by Creon's rule and Antigone's defiance.

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The Oedipus Story

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  1. The Oedipus Story Background to Antigone

  2. King Laius and Queen Jocasta of Thebes • Oracle prophesy “You will have a son who will kill you.”

  3. The Shepherd’s Hand • Laius: “Kill him.” • Shepherd’s revision: “Take him away.”

  4. King Polybus and Queen Periboea of Corinth • Adopted parents of Oedipus

  5. Oedipus: Prophesy given to Oedipus when he visits the oracle at Delphi: “You will kill your dad and marry your mom.” He leaves “home” to protect his parents and himself.

  6. BUT: Oedipus Laius Thus, he kills his dad

  7. Oedipus and the Sphinx Riddle: What travels on 4 feet in the morning, 2 in midday, and three in the evening? Answer:

  8. Oedipus Becomes King Oedipus - Jocasta Thus, he marries his mom

  9. Oedipus - Jocasta Polyneices - Eteocles - Ismene - Antigone

  10. The Truth Comes Out • Oedipus blinds himself • Jocasta kills herself • Oedipus goes into exile • Eteocles and Polyneices alternate rule • or Eteocles rules first (but Polyneices then attacked)

  11. Civil War • Eteocles and Polyneices kill each other

  12. Rule of Creon • Jocasta’s Brother • Uncle of Antigone and Ismene • Becomes King of Thebes after civil war • Edict: Bury Eteocles Leave Polyneices to Rot

  13. Creon - Eurydice • Son: Haimon (Antigone’s cousin)

  14. The Family Tree

  15. Antigone: Heroine or Criminal

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