According to Oedipus the King, Part I, which is the most reasonable inference to draw about what kind of king Oedipus is?
A. responsible and considerate
B. mysterious and secretive
C. charming and talented
D. fierce and terrifying
Part B
Which of the following lines from the play best support the answer to Part A?
A. Oedipus. Tell me what is troubling you. . . . Never doubt that I will help you in every way I can.
B. Priest. My lord we are plunged into darkness. Death alone grows fat upon our agony.
C. Priest. When no men throng the streets, the city walls are nothing and our proud ships mere empty shells.
D. Creon. Do you wish me to speak in public in front of all these men? I will of course.
1 answer
Part A: The most reasonable inference to draw about what kind of king Oedipus is would be A. responsible and considerate.
Part B: The line from the play that best supports this answer is A. Oedipus. Tell me what is troubling you. . . . Never doubt that I will help you in every way I can. This line demonstrates Oedipus' commitment to his role as a king who cares for his subjects and is willing to assist them in their time of need.
