1. Bring out the dramatic irony in Oedipus Rex.

 

2. Fate plays the role of an antagonist in Oedipus Rex - Elucidate.

 

3. Sketch the character of Oedipus.

 

4. Sketch the character of Jocasta.

 

5. Discuss the differences between Antigone and Ismene in their views of women in

 

society. How does each sister's view shape the choices she makes in the play? How

 

consistent is each in her view?

 

6. Expain the role of Tiresias in Oedipus Rex.

 

7. Explain the role of the Chorus in Oedipus Rex.

 

8. Comment on the riddles asked by the sphinx and how Oedipus answers them?

 

9. Sketch the character of Creon.

 

10. The oracle becomes true in the case of Oedipus - comment.