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Do Oedipus and his parents not look alike? How could Oedipus not look like his parents?

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Did the curse follow through to Oedipus’s kids?

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How does the incestuous relationship between Oedipus and Jocasta affect the daughter? (Mentally and physically) Do they have an instinct to take more after their mother and pretend it doesn’t exist?

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Just as Jocasta seems to act as a parallel to Oedipus, is it possible to have natural parallels as well? (Ex. Landscapes, scenery, etc) or is it more of a human characteristic?

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Why was the plague still happening even though Oedipus fulfilled his fate by killing his father and marrying his mother? Because that was the prophecy so why is there still a plague.

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If Jocasta knows about Oedipus then why didn't she do more to stop him from finding the truth? Why is it human nature to know everything?
Also is Oedipus trying to find the murderer (him) because he made a promise or is it for a hidden pride thing for to discover and get rid of the plague.

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The web of fate is still so complex in my mind. Is it in someone's fate to deny fate? When are people fulfilling their fate, and when are their actions going off the tracks? We never find out Jocasta's fate or story. Was she a pollutant because of leaving her son. Did the gods really consider what she did to be wrong?

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I find it commendable that Sophocles continues to live today through his playwrights--even though they are far from relatable in modern-day circumstances. The sweep of Christianity centuries later seemed powerful enough to snuff such opposing beliefs as that of gods and mythology, so how were Sophocles' stories spread through this revolution? How were these brought to us and why?

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Was part of the story of Snow White based off of Oedipus Rex? In the fairytale, the huntsman was supposed to kill Snow White just as the shepherd was supposed to leave Oedipus on the mountainside to die, but they both chose to go against their orders and save the children.

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Why is Oedipis having such a hard foment believing that he has fulfilled the prophecy? It has been told to him that he has numerous times yet he still chooses to deny the fact that he has inevitably fulfilled his fated deed.

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Did Oedipus know anything about his past? Also why does he pay the price of his father's curse? I get that it was more so that the curse is what caused Oedipus to kill his father, but why did he end up marrying his mother and also having kids with her? I feel like somewhere down the line Merope and Polybus knew who his real parents were or at least someone did so they could have prevented it from happening and making the situation this worse. So why does Oedipus take on the curse when really he had no part in what his father did? His own parents left him to die, that is already a punishment to Oedipus for something he could not have controlled.

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Can Oedipus be considered a hero? In the beginning he is trying to find the best solution for the people, which I think shows he is trying his best. But also, I think if he was a hero or above others he should of been able to see the answers that were basically given to him throughout the story of who killed his father.

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Something I've always found curious is why Jocasta was so willingly to remarry after Laius. She was aware of the prophecy and her marriage to Laius appeared to be happy, so why was she able to marry again so easily? And why was this an easier solution to their loss of a king rather than making Creon the ruler? It slightly reminds me of Hamlet, where we see no remorse over her loss of her husband. I also wonder if she was ever aware of how despicable of a person Laius actually was, or if she was as blind to his actions as she is to the fulfillment of the prophecy (and as everyone else is).

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I am wondering why Jocasta did not just flat out tell Oedipus the truth about being his mom? If she told him right when she figured it out would the have been able to cope with the situation better?

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I would have thought that Oedipus would be more mad at Jocasta for trying to kill him as a baby. It contrasts earlier when he showed his bad temper.

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I wonder what Polybus and Merope told Oedipus about his ankles. Also I wondered if Jocasta every wondered about it or saw any similarities.

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I understand that the curse was placed more on Laius than it was Oedipus, even though Oedipus suffers a lot under it. But what if the crime Oedipus is being punished for is murdering the people and Laius at the crossroads? Is that a possibility?

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Relating to the history of Laius, did Jocasta ever know why Laius was cursed? Were they married when he kidnapped and rape the Prince of Pisa? I would like to think she didn’t know about it, but he had to of told her there was in fact a curse, so why would she stay with him?

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I find it difficult to comprehend exactly how Oedipus heard the truth repetitively and still did not make the connection that he did in fact fulfill the prophecy. Oedipus was smart, he was he only one to solve the sphinx’s riddle; however, he could not figure out that he was his father’s murderer and his mother’s current husband. Was Oedipus just in denial? Did he know the truth deep down and just surprised it until he couldn’t any longer?

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I’m wondering if people are so reluctant to give Oedipus information because they believe that they would then be interfering with the Gods? I feel that even if they had given Oedipus the information he desired, they would not really be interfering with fate or the Gods and they wouldn’t be punished.

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Was it Oedipus' fate to kill his father and marry his mother? I think that it says several times that he was told that he would kill his father, so i wonder then if it was just his fate that took over since that is what was believed during that time. Oedipus seemed genuinely concerned about being told that, but in the end he found out that it all was true. Also, I was wondering if his father deserved to die? King Laius started the curse and created all of the problems but it was transferred onto Oedipus so I wonder if it was Laius' fault that he died, like his own fate?

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I wonder if at the beginning, Oedipus realizes what he actually did or if he is just truly oblivious to it.. I just don't get how someone would not be able to realize that right away or if he did, maybe he felt bad and wanted the attention away from him? I feel like it is spelled out by Jocasta and he just tries to rationalize or ignore his realizations. It is hard for me to grasp the fact that he simply  does not want to admit to it or that he is truly so oblivious that it was him.

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Although it was Laius' fault that the curse was created, Oedipus still suffers from it.  He may actually suffer even more so than Laius.  Yes, Laius dies.  However, Oedipus has to live the rest of his life knowing he murdered his own father and married his mother who he ended up having children with.  That is a lot of guilt to live with.  Not to mention, Oedipus suffered at a young age. His ankles were pierced together, and his parents left him in hopes he would die. Had Oedipus known about the curse, could he have communicated with the gods to stop it?  Does the curse end after Oedipus or will it continue throughout the next generations?

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I'm still caught up on the fact that so many people are so reluctant to give Oedipus information. Tiresias refuses to tell Oedipus basically anything until the two get into a fight. Later, Jocasta pieces together the puzzle, but does not inform Oedipus and tries to convince him to leave the matter alone. Why is it that Oedipus, a king with much power, is being kept from this information? What is it that Tiresias and Jocasta fear will happen if they tell Oedipus?

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On another note with Tiresias, I thought he was an interesting character for Sophocles to add; from the very beginning, he lays out the ending of the play.  I thought it was an odd feature, as the audience then goes throughout the show knowing what will happen.  Then again, these were used in competition, where a lot of the goal was to show the talent of the actors and tell a story.  I think it is interesting to see how the way we tell stories have changed over time.

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To us, it seems very obvious that Oedipus was the one who they must drive out. Did the audience at that time (500-400 BCE) think the same?  We went in knowing the background and most of the story, but for someone who went in without this, is it plain to see? Tiresias' quote on page 17 seems like too much of a give away.

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So, does Oedipus throw around accusations to get fingers pointing away from himself? Could feel guilty of bad things he has done, or possibly be internally denying his association with the death of Laius?

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Oedipus and Tiresias butt heads, yet each of them are trying to do good. Oedipus only wants to help Thebes, so he does what a good leader would do to try and find the killer. At the same time, Tiresias is hiding what he knows for the sake of Oedipus. They both make matters worse by trying to do good.

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Why was Jocasta so hesitant about telling Oedipus the truth? Did part of her genuinely want him to never find out so they could continue their lives together?

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Who is truly responsible for Oedipus and his suffering? Was it himself and choices or just his fate/destiny?

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The symbol of Oedipus’ Feet
—the reason behind Oedipus’ name (his name translates to literally “swollen foot”)
—ankles pinned together on mountainside
—fate makes Oedipus the “chosen one” and that sets him apart from everyone else (weakness into power?)
—limited & restricted movements since infancy
—has been suffering since birth

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How does Creon feel towards Oedipus as he has taken the throne? Is he confused as to why he isn't king? How has he accepted the events leading up to now?

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In the beginning when Oedipus and Senator are talking to Tiresias about Laius’ death, why is Tiresias giving them such a hard time when they ask him for his knowledge? Why would he be refusing to give them information? (pg 12-13)