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    The document contains 14 discussion questions about the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The questions address themes of fate versus free will, hubris, dramatic irony, the character of Oedipus, and the roles of other characters like Creon. Key topics explored are Oedipus' hamartia or tragic flaw, whether he is responsible for his actions, and how the play effectively combines themes of destiny and man's free choices.

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    The document contains 14 discussion questions about the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The questions address themes of fate versus free will, hubris, dramatic irony, the character of Oedipus, and the roles of other characters like Creon. Key topics explored are Oedipus' hamartia or tragic flaw, whether he is responsible for his actions, and how the play effectively combines themes of destiny and man's free choices.

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    The document contains 14 discussion questions about the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The questions address themes of fate versus free will, hubris, dramatic irony, the character of Oedipus, and the roles of other characters like Creon. Key topics explored are Oedipus' hamartia or tragic flaw, whether he is responsible for his actions, and how the play effectively combines themes of destiny and man's free choices.

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    Oedipus Rex (PU Past Papers 2003-2014)

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    The document contains 14 discussion questions about the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The questions address themes of fate versus free will, hubris, dramatic irony, the character of Oedipus, and the roles of other characters like Creon. Key topics explored are Oedipus' hamartia or tragic flaw, whether he is responsible for his actions, and how the play effectively combines themes of destiny and man's free choices.

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    Oedipus Rex:

    1. Greek tragedy is generally believed to be a tragedy of fate. Is this applicable


    to Oedipus Rex? 2003
    2. Discuss the relationship between man and the gods in Oedipus Rex. 2004
    3. What in your opinion is Oedipus 'hamartia' and what is its relevance to the
    play Oedipus Rex. 2005
    4. Do you think that hubris plays a significant part in the fall of Oedipus?
    2006
    5. What is dramatic irony? What instances of dramatic irony do you find in
    Oedipus Rex? What do they contribute to the effectiveness of the play? 2007
    6. Conspicuously Sophocles never suggests that Oedipus has brought his
    destiny, on himself by any 'ungodly pride' hubris or 'tragic flaw' Hamartia.
    Do you think he is responsible and to what extent. 2007
    7. The character of Oedipus has historically inspires a combination of
    fascination and repulsion. How would you account for this. 2008
    8. The play Oedipus Rex ends leaving our vision of Oedipus as a commanding
    figure very much intact. Discuss. 2009
    9. The play Oedipus by Sophocles is very ironical in that it endorses the theme
    of free will as well as predestination. We eventually come to realize that man
    is free and yet he is also fated. What are your views? 2010
    10.Does it seem fair for Oedipus to call himself "the worst of men"? Why or
    why not? 2011
    11.What are the major thematic concerns in 'Oedipus Rex'? 2012
    12.Discuss the importance of Creon's character in 'Oedipus Rex'. 2013
    13.Discuss the role of fate and freewill in 'Oedipus Rex'. 2013
    14.Define Hubris and describe which actions of Oedipus and Jocasta
    demonstrate Hubris in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. 2014

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