The Story of Oedipus Study Questions

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Bring on the tough stuff - there's not just one right answer.

1. What are the different theories on where Oedipus got his name?
2. Is Laius wrong to abandon baby Oedipus? Why, or why not?
3. Compare and contrast the different endings of the story. How do they affect your understanding of the myth?
4. How is the motif of blindness connected with the theme of knowledge and wisdom throughout the story?
5. If you had the chance to find out your future, would you want to know? Why, or why not?
6. Compare and contrast this myth to the tale of Perseus. What similarities and differences do you find in the stories of these two famous Greek heroes?