Oedipus Rex EPISODE 2

Episode 2 Creon is offended because Oedipus has accused him of treason. They argue over the charge. Jocasta tries to intervene. Creon defends himself against the accustations by stating that he does not want to be king, he already has everything he would already want. The Choragos convinces Oedipus to allow Creon to leave the palace, saying that things are already bad enough without the two men fighting; though Oedipus declares him an enemy. Oedipus tells Jocasta the source of the dispute.

Episode 2 (continued) Jocasta tells the story of Laius' death (offering “proof” that prophets do not tell the truth), and Oedipus recognizes many details: but he was a lone killer, whereas a band of killers was reported. Oedipus recalls an altercation he once had at the same location. An oracle told him that he would kill his father and marry his mother, therefore he fled the town of Corinth, where he was raised, in effort to avoid fulfilling the terrible prophecy. Oedipus worries about the oracle; Jocasta denounces its trueness, and tells the prophecy about her son.

Episode 2 (continued) Stasimon 2 Characters Chorus warns of danger and ignorance. Ode to the sanctity of divine law. The tyrant who ignores justice and reverence for the gods will fall. The oracles must be true. Oedipus Jocasta Creon Chorus

Lit Circles With your lit circle, design a timeline and of the play. Include any pertinent events on your timeline. Once your timeline is up to date (episode 2), make predictions as for the remainder of the timeline and play. Identify events with certain colors and drawings. Give your timeline a title. Once your timeline is complete, begin a family tree. The family tree must include Oedipus’ genealogy as we know it thus far. You may continue to fill it in as we read.