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Oedipus The King Setting
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Visible settings were absent in ancient Greek drama. Many settings were primarily insinuated throughout the beginning dialogue, within the
prologue, which left the audience the duty to imagine the setting. The play presumably takes place in the ancient Greek city of Thebes, as
suggested by Oedipus who states "My children, ancient Cadmus' newest care". Cadmus, being Oedipus's "great–great–grandfather", was the
founder and ancient ruler of Thebes. However, Oedipus is not aware of his historical family background. The Priest also illustrates the setting, for
the audience through his dialogue where he states that they are sitting "before [Oedipus's] alters," or palace.
Many actors primarily wore ancient Greek masks in order to...show more content...
However, I am torn between if he really did deserve it or not. Oedipus tried to overcome the gods prophecy that was bestowed upon him. He
ran away from his, believed to be, parents and killed the king of Thebes, or he unknowingly killed his father. Therefore, it's as if he deserved his
fate. Afterall, nobody can be higher than the gods, as Oedipus thought he was. However, Oedipus might have been trying to evade the gods
prophecy as a way to protect his parents. It is discussed that Oedipus left his 'parents' in order to save them from their fate, of him killing the
father figure and breeding the mother. However, this action inevitably lands him in that exact
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Oedipus The King Setting

  • 1. Oedipus The King Setting Oedipus the King Visible settings were absent in ancient Greek drama. Many settings were primarily insinuated throughout the beginning dialogue, within the prologue, which left the audience the duty to imagine the setting. The play presumably takes place in the ancient Greek city of Thebes, as suggested by Oedipus who states "My children, ancient Cadmus' newest care". Cadmus, being Oedipus's "great–great–grandfather", was the founder and ancient ruler of Thebes. However, Oedipus is not aware of his historical family background. The Priest also illustrates the setting, for the audience through his dialogue where he states that they are sitting "before [Oedipus's] alters," or palace. Many actors primarily wore ancient Greek masks in order to...show more content... However, I am torn between if he really did deserve it or not. Oedipus tried to overcome the gods prophecy that was bestowed upon him. He ran away from his, believed to be, parents and killed the king of Thebes, or he unknowingly killed his father. Therefore, it's as if he deserved his fate. Afterall, nobody can be higher than the gods, as Oedipus thought he was. However, Oedipus might have been trying to evade the gods prophecy as a way to protect his parents. It is discussed that Oedipus left his 'parents' in order to save them from their fate, of him killing the father figure and breeding the mother. However, this action inevitably lands him in that exact Get more content on HelpWriting.net