Evaluation:
Published: 26.12.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Oedipus the King ', 1.
Extract

Summary
"XPlague in Thebes and the only way to get rid of it is to find who the murderer of Laius is.
"XOedipus curses the person who killed Laius-himself
"XCastigates the citizens of Thebes for letting the
murderer go unknown so long.
"XChorus suggests Oedipus talks to Teresias and he
sends someone to find and bring him there.
Analysis
"XOedipus compassion, sense of justice, his swiftness of thought and action, and his candor.

Author's comment
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