Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King

  1. How is blindness used in Oedipus Rex? What two characters are blind? What is the symbolism?
  2. Does Oedipus resolve his own dilemma of having too much pride? Explain.
  3. What is the major dramatic question in Oedipus Rex? Develop in one sentence.
  4. What is the theme of Oedipus Rex? Explain in a word, phrase, or sentence.
  5. Are the three unities observed in Oedipus? Identify each unity and explain how they are observed.