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Oedipus the King Chrono Log
1. Thebans gather to beg Oedipus for ______.
2. Oedipus sends Creon to ______.
3. The oracle says that ______.
4. Teiresias tells Oedipus that ______.
5. Oedipus accuses Teiresias of having ______.
6. Oedipus blames Creon for ______.
7. The chorus persuades Oedipus not to ______.
8. To prove oracles are false, Jocasta tells of ______.
9. Jocasta’s story makes Oedipus fear that ______.
10. Oeidpus sends for the only living witness to ______.
11. Jocasta prays for ______.
12. A messenger arrives from Corinth to ______.
13. The messenger says that Oedipus was ______.
14. The messenger’s story convinces Jocasta that ______.
15. The shepherd reveals that Oedipus is the son of ______.
16. After realizing Oedipus’ identify, Jocasta ______.
17. Upon finding Jocasta, Oedipus ______.
18. The chorus tries to ______.
19. Oedipus is concerned that his daughters ______.
20. Oedipus begs Creon to punish him by ______.
21. Creon decides to ______.
Answer Key
1. Thebans gather to beg Oedipus for relief from the plague.
2. Oedipus sends Creon to the Delphic Oracle.
3. The oracle says that Laius’ killer must be found.
4. Teiresias tells Oedipus that Oedipus is Laius’ killer.
5. Oedipus accuses Teiresias of having corrupt motives.
6. Oedipus blames Creon for Teriesias’ accusations.
7. The chorus persuades Oedipus not to execute or exile Creon.
8. To prove oracles are false, Jocasta tells of her son’s birth & Laius’ death.
9. Jocasta’s story makes Oedipus fear that he may have killed Laius.
10. Oeidpus sends for the only living witness to Laius’ killing.
11. Jocasta prays for Oedipus’ peace of mind.
12. A messenger arrives from Corinth to report Polybus’ death.
13. The messenger says that Oedipus was adopted by Polybus.
14. The messenger’s story convinces Jocasta that Oedipus is her son.
15. The shepherd reveals that Oedipus is the son of Laius and Jocasta.
16. After realizing Oedipus’ identify, Jocasta hangs herself.
17. Upon finding Jocasta, Oedipus blinds himself.
18. The chorus tries to comfort Oedipus in his anguish.
19. Oedipus is concerned that his daughters be cared for.
20. Oedipus begs Creon to punish him by exiling him.
21. Creon decides to consult priests and oracles about Oedipus.