Oedipus Rex EPISODE 3 Episode 3 Summary of

Oedipus Rex EPISODE 3

Episode 3 Summary of Message Episode 3 Characters � We will soon know the �Jocasta parentage of Oedipus. �Chorus wonders about Oedipus’s birth. �Messenger �Oedipus �Choragos

Episode 3 �A messenger arrives from Corinth announcing the death of Polybus and Oedipus' ascension. �He puts to rest Oedipus' fear of the oracle (that he will kill his father and marry his mother). �Oedipus is to be crowned King of Corinth. �Initially, Oedipus is filled with relief. �Because of the prophecy, Oedipus claims to still fear Merope, the wife of King Polybus of Corinth, the mother who raised him.

Episode 3 (continued) �Oedipus still fears that the prophecy is true: that he will marry his mother and the two will bear children. �The messenger reveals that Polybus was not Oedipus’ natural father. �The messenger had been given an infant found in the mountains and he, in turn, gave the child to the king and queen. �Over Jocasta's objections, Oedipus vows to continue his search for the truth. Jocasta runs into the palace.

Timeline �With your lit circle, design a timeline and of the play. Include any pertinent events on your timeline. �Once your timeline is up to date (episode 2), make predictions as for the remainder of the timeline and play. �Identify events with certain colors and drawings. �Give your timeline a title. �Once your timeline is complete, begin a family tree. �The family tree must include Oedipus’ genealogy as we know it thus far. You may continue to fill it in as we read.

Timeline and Family Tree �With your lit circle, review your timeline and family tree. �Add any new information to both. �Be prepared to share your timeline and family tree with the class.