Eteocles wound up defending the gate which his brother, Polynices, was attacking. Nothing to the people - he only came to bury the dead, Capaneus, Polyneices, Parthenopaeus, Hippomedon, Tydeus, Adrastus, Amphiaurus, Atalanta's son - loved by many, kind, took joy in country's joy, Silent, reasoned with sword and shield, lofty soul, died with Polyneices. Oedipus "width": "800" TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. What did Theseus do when he marched on Thebes? Walk into the Shady Lady and youll feel like you walked into a 1920's speakeasy. Intro to Oedipus Rex. remained in Thebes, and his two sons, Eteocles and Polyneices, fight The Argive armies were defeated and Thebes was victorious. "name": "And so the play Antigone begins", "name": "Time to skip a few generations to focus on the important part of the story. together: on the road from Delphi, Oedipus killed a man in a heated "@context": "http://schema.org", . Usually single place. "@context": "http://schema.org", Ares dragon had a golden crest, flashed fire from its eyes, had a triple tongue, teeth ranged in triple rows, and its body was swollen with poison. Oedipus The King, aka Oedipus Rex. "name": "", "name": "Athena Goddess of wisdom, war strategies, the defense of cities, heroic endeavor, weaving, pottery and other crafts, domestic arts, agriculture, the olive tree, and Athens. What makes Antigone a rebel the royal house of Thebes? In the Odyssey she is still caled Ino, but later on, her . "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/7/Apollo+and+The+Temple+at+Delphi.jpg", "@context": "http://schema.org", SACRAMENTO, Calif. Feb. 1st, kicks off Black History Month in the U.S. And according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and . Oedipus became the King of Thebes. "@context": "http://schema.org", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/31/Oedipus+Becomes+and+Adult.jpg", Frequent use of messengers to relate information. Which son of Oedipus ultimately became king? Agenor I, sent Cadmus in search of Europa, telling him not to return until he had found his sister. We've updated our privacy policy. One\u2019s fate cannot be changed or avoided. Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes." Which universal theme is best represented in the excerpt? A Sentry: charged with guarding the body of Polyneices. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/48/Creon%E2%80%99s+Edicts+Because+Eteocles+was+a+hero+who+defended+Thebes+from+its+attackers%2C+he+would+be+buried+with+full+funeral+rites+and+honors..jpg", The suffering is not necessarily tragic, but is to be accepted as part of life. }, 6 You can read the details below. The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. Creon and Polynices both arrived to kidnap Oedipus, but Theseus made them leave, though not before Oedipus could curse Polynices. They had four children. However, Pelops did not wish to punish a man on account of his love. Eteocles and Polyneices met face-to-face on the battlefield and mortally wounded each other. Creons Edicts Because Eteocles was a hero who defended Thebes from its attackers, he would be buried with full funeral rites and honors. "width": "800" From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. 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The Royal House of Thebes. "width": "800" The city is not heard from again. report form. Years later, the sons of the seven champions returned to Thebes and defeated it again. Where did Actaeon accidentally find himself? an army to attack the city. Those who accept their fates should suffer no more than their allotted amount of suffering. "description": "", Antigone. "description": "Oedipus the King. The house of Thebes was no more. Oedipus promised to banish himself from Thebes, never to return. ", It shows that she can break the rules for her principles, revealing that women are as capable as men. "width": "800" Theseus received him and buried him after his death. Cadmus = Harmonia Europa (= Zeus) Polydorus (son of Cadmus) Labdacus (son of Polydorus) Laius (son of Labdacus)", the royal house of thebes moral lesson theme Home; About; Services; Testimonials; Contact Athena Goddess of wisdom, war strategies, the defense of cities, heroic endeavor, weaving, pottery and other crafts, domestic arts, agriculture, the olive tree, and Athens. Antigone explores a variety of themes, including pride, emotion . { "description": "The Characters. The spring was guarded by a serpent or dragon which was the sacred offspring of Ares. What goes on four feet in the morning, on two at noon, and on three in the evening? Furthermore, they are both tragic heroines. "width": "800" }, 5 Modified over 8 years ago, 1 There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. House of Thebes Family Tree (completed)Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II Eteocles Polyneices Ismene Antigone* * Haemon and Antigone are engaged to be married. More Bad News Thebes began to suffer from a Plague and a FamineOedipus had to save the city, so he sent Creon to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi to find out what had to be done. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. The Theater The theater for which Antigone was written was different from theaters we know today. "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", Boadicea tells the Roman leader that she will speak with her sword. A tragic protagonist must have magnitude; his struggles are great because he is important to society. "width": "800" { Circle each direct object. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/49/The+Burial+of+the+Dead+All+people+have+the+right+to+a+proper+burial%2C+as+designated+by+the+laws+of+the+gods..jpg", Tragedies are always about spiritual or philosophical conflicts, never about every day events. { The first part of Oedipus fate had been fulfilled. }, 31 "@type": "ImageObject", the throne passes to Creon. "name": "The Sparti From the sown teeth sprang forth armed men (Sparti) who began fighting and killing each other. Fortune blesses his endeavor, but his children are She could communicate with Apollo and provide humans with a prediction of their fates. 382. Wed love to have you back! oxen. "@type": "ImageObject", Continue to start your free trial. Instead, the shepherd gave the baby to a friend from Corinth. ", { As Laius had no heir to the throne because he had disposed of his only son, Creon, the brother of Jocasta, the Queen, became the acting regent. "name": "Apollo and The Temple at Delphi", How did enslaved people maintain their hope? Chryssipus was eventually murdered by the queen, who wanted her own sons to inherit the throne. 1 Oedipus by Sophocles. "name": "Some believe the chorus sang, moved, danced", When their sons grew older, a terrible plague ravaged the city. Cadmus founded Thebes. on 2-49 accounts, Save 30% ", }, 40 He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. }, 33 What happened to all four daughters of Cadmus? He came back and told them that the murderer of Laius must be found. him and marry his wife. Is a basically good and noble person who causes his own downfall, and possibly that of others around him, because of a tragic flaw. "@type": "ImageObject", The Three Plays of the Oedipus CycleOedipus the King Oedipus at Colonus Antigone Written circa 411 BC Antigone is the third play in the trilogy, but Sophocles wrote it before he wrote the other two plays. "@type": "ImageObject", "@type": "ImageObject", 84 terms. "@type": "ImageObject", "@context": "http://schema.org", two in the afternoon, and three in the evening? Oedipus gives the "@context": "http://schema.org", What happened to the last five dragon-men? Jocasta, in her shame, hanged herself. Creon decreed that none of those who attacked Thebes would be buried. He went to the city as a hero and married the King's widow. He can never escape his fate, but he will insist upon accepting fate on his own terms. { "description": "Look for the following cities: Thebes. Oedipus and Jocasta piece events ", She was born fully grown from the head of Zeus..", "@type": "ImageObject", Each individual is born with a fate that is determined by the gods at birth. Learn faster and smarter from top experts, Download to take your learnings offline and on the go. 2. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed a lot less deserved. Because the ancestors of Thebes were related to Zeus, he assisted in the defense of Thebes by hurling thunderbolts at the Argives. Eteocles and Polynieces killed each other, as it all came down to their final fight. The Sophocles Trilogies Oedipus the King Oedipus at Colonus Antigone Oedipus Rex. }, 64 For the next 7 days, you'll have access to awesome PLUS stuff like AP English test prep, No Fear Shakespeare translations and audio, a note-taking tool, personalized dashboard, & much more! ", Ares dragon had a golden crest, flashed fire from its eyes, had a triple tongue, teeth ranged in triple rows, and its body was swollen with poison. The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi warned him not to have a son because that son was fated to kill his own father. "name": "House of Thebes Family Tree (completed)", Only when the riddle was answered would the Thebans be spared the agony of the Sphinx, but no one had been able to solve the riddle. "name": "Oedipus", He was man without a homeland. "description": "Laius\u2019 Abduction of Chryssipus", "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/43/Oedipus.jpg", "The world of blindness was a refuge; better to be there than to see with strange shamed eyes the old world that had been so bright." but the impetuous youth, believing he must make this sacrifice, By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. By the end of the play, the audience should be purged of pity and fear, so they go through a catharsis. "description": "He sent some of his men to draw water from a spring (later called Dirce) belonging to Ares (the god of war). There the oracle told him to buy an ox which had a moon-shaped mark on its side, and to drive it before him. "@context": "http://schema.org", These events took place approximately 200 years before the Trojan War. "width": "800" Freedom of Will and ActionEach person is expected to accept his fate and fulfill it with dignity. "description": "He encountered a drunkard on the street who told him that Oedipus was not the true son of the king, and that he could not inherit the throne of Corinth. "width": "800" The fifth guard escaped and fled. Apollo told him to stop looking for her and build his own city. ", Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? "description": "1. { He sowed dragon's teeth into the ground at the advice of the god . The Sphinx is creature that has the body of a lion, the upper torso of a woman, and it has wings. One day, Part 5, Chapter 2, pg. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/38/The+Riddle+and+the+Prize.jpg", The Royal House of Thebes Summary). A conflict ensued between Oedipus and the old man regarding who had the right to pass. In Illyria they were changed into serpents by the gods, He bound its feet together and had it exposed on a lonely mountain. Argos. Yan and I stopped on our way home to watch the firemen battle the blaze. "@type": "ImageObject", "name": "The Truth and its Consequences", Oedipus and Antigone went to Colonus where Oedipus died. Want 100 or more? "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_53.jpg", He suffers from a reversal of fortune or fall from high to low. He usually suffers from hubris (Pride) as shown through hamartia (character flaw or error in judgment). "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/15/Ares%E2%80%99+Serpent+When+the+place+for+the+new+city+was+determined%2C+Cadmus+decided+to+sacrifice+the+ox+to+the+goddess+Athena..jpg", Laius consults the Oracle at Delphi. "@type": "ImageObject", Oedipus and Jocasta successfully ruled Thebes for many years. You are about to embark on a journey into the dark but illuminating world of the Oedipus story. What are the moral codes in ethics? This practice is extremely useful for the following reasons: There were times when a single actor or actress had to play more than one character in the script. He encountered a drunkard on the street who told him that Oedipus was not the true son of the king, and that he could not inherit the throne of Corinth. )", The battle raged on, and only Adrastus escaped death. The Royal House of Thebes contains stories that cause a conflict between fate and freewill. ", prophecy. Because there were no more male heirs to the throne, Creon was once again in charge of Thebes as regent. The shepherd did as he was told, except . "width": "800" The Sparti were the progenitors of the following generations of citizens of Thebes. "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/16/Cadmus+and+the+Serpent.jpg", Oedipus had two sons, Polyneices and Eteocles and two daughters, Ismene and Antigone. ", She lives by her own moral code, She sacrifices herself for her values, She is forced to make a difficult decision. All people have the right to a proper burial, as designated by the laws of the gods. Revise each of the following sentences by crossing out each gender-specific term and }, 41 { "width": "800" Oedipus = Jocasta Haemon Menoeceus II. Oedipus ardently began the search. * Many of the horrible acts that took place in this chapter were not done on purpose. "name": "", Women could not be rulers in Greek society. He has four daughters, all of whom experience tragedy: Semele "contentUrl": "https://images.slideplayer.com/4/1469048/slides/slide_51.jpg", This was easily achieved through the use of masks instead of superfluous and over-the-top makeup. ", Read the excerpt from "The Royal House of Thebes.". { Report DMCA. The hero would become the king of Thebes. "width": "800" The Trojan War, and The Fall of Troy, Part Six. Theseus would only do so if it were the will of the people. Note the following examples from Spenser's Sonnet 111 and Sidney's Sonnet 313131. ", A messenger from "description": "Most believe the chorus underscored the ideas of the play, provided point-of-view, and focused on issues of the play and implications of the action, established the play s ethical system, and participated in the action. Cadmus and his wife, Harmonia, into serpents for no reason. They cursed their father and kicked him out of the city. of Cadmus) Laius = Jocasta Creon = Eurydice. Horrified, he abandoned Corinth, and headed towards Thebes where he decided to try his luck as an exile. One of the worst disgraces a person could suffer would be to remain unburied. ", Adrastus summoned heroes from Argos to lead the campaign against Thebes. ", "@type": "ImageObject", }, 59 Oedipus sends Jocastas "@context": "http://schema.org", Greek Tragedy Performed during festivals worshipping Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, rebirth Actors and playwrights competed Choral -- singing seems to have been an important part a chorus of men (varied in size form 3 to 50) -- many think the choral song -- dithyramb-- was the beginnings of Greek drama (but origins are unclear) Closely associated with religion - stories based on myth or history Select three options. his powers to see what has happened, but does not want to tell Oedipus "description": "Examples of Tragic Masks", A heifer, who he must follow, and build his city at the spot she lay down to rest, Kill a terrible dragon who slew his companions at a spring. for a group? SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. Also, all of the bodies of the dead Argives would be left on the battlefield to rot. "name": "Zeus and Zeus Fighting a Titan", "width": "800" "contentUrl": "https://slideplayer.com/slide/1469048/4/images/12/Background%3A+The+Founding+of+Thebes.jpg", writing an appropriate nonsexist term above it. "width": "800" "@context": "http://schema.org", His father said not to return without her. What makes Antigone a rebel is her decision to go bury her brother, with or without Ismene.In "The Royal House of Thebes", Creon, the ruler of Thebes, forbids all citizens to bury Ismene and Antigone's brother Polynices, who is . Cadmus and Harmonia were turned into serpents because he had killed the dragon of Ares. "@context": "http://schema.org", Ismene wanted to share the blame, but Antigone would not let her. ", as an adult, and needs a cane when elderly. 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