1. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles Global Introductions

2. Fate Do you believe fate (someone, something, or some power) can control or influence events? Explain why or why not you agree with this statement.

3. Accountability If you are unaware that you are doing something wrong, should you be held responsible for your actions?

4. Omniscient If you had the ability to know everything, would you? Why or why not?

5. Attraction Many psychologists believe that individuals are attracted to others that remind them of their family members (girls desire to marry someone with personality characteristics of their father, boys desire to marry someone that resembles their mother’s character traits). Do you agree with this? Why or why not?

6. Oedipus If you were a member of Oedipus’ kingdom, what punishment would you recommend for his crimes?

7. Punishment In your opinion, should we have capitol punishment? Why or why not?

8. Worst Fate In the play, who do you believe suffered the worst fate? Support your opinion.

9. Don’t Shoot the Messenger How does the phrase/saying, “Don’t shoot the messenger,” apply to the play Oedipus? What does the phrase mean in today’s culture?