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Part Five; Chapter 2 - -The Royal House of Thebes

1. What are the important circumstances surrounding the birth of Oedipus?

2. How does Oedipus become King of Thebes?

3. What instruction does Apollo give to rid Thebes of a plague that has fallen on the city?

4. What does Oedipus do when he learns the truth of is past? What does Jocasta do?

5. After Oedipus leaves the throne, who becomes king? What happens to Oedipus?

6. What declaration does Creon make after the battle for control of Thebes?

7. What results from this declaration? How does the House of Thebes come to an end?