Moran Lit and Comp

Oedipus Rex
Scene 2

Vocabulary
Brazen

Dispute

Scepter

Perquisites

Treasonable

Anarchy

Prudent

Duplicity

Parry

Incarnate

Din

Tumult

Malice

Malediction
Describe the Chorus’ reaction to the dispute between Creon and Oedipus. (The reaction
of the Chorus here is complex! It should take you several complete sentences to capture it
in writing.)

What is the information that Oedipus needs from the shepherd, and why is this
information so important to him? (Compete sentences)

Find where Iocaste dismisses the credibility of soothsayers. Explain her reasoning for this
dismissal. (page number, complete sentences)

Find where Iocaste dismisses the credibility of not just soothsayers but now of oracles.
Explain her reasoning for this dismissal. (Page number, complete sentences)