How does the chorus try to advise Oedipus in Oedipus Rex?

August 21, 2018 Educator

THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In “The Most Dangerous Game” Zaroff is glad that Rainsford is on the island, but why?

When Sanger Rainsford wanders to his elegant chateau’s door, General Zaroff is delighted as the “celebrated hunter” introduces himself because now he will have someone to challenge him in hunting…

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OEDIPUS REX

Oedipus’ blaming Teiresias is an act of arrogance but how does this deed lead to his downfall?

Teiresias is a well known seer in Thebes, and the people respect his wisdom. Although he is physically blind, his mind “sees” that which the common person cannot. When Teiresias tells Oedipus…

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MANIAC MAGEE

Why is Manic Magee always running?

One could say that Maniac Magee, in the novel Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, was a runner in two different understandings of the word—though both are relevant to Maniac and his story. Early in…

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SCIENCE

What is the probability that two gametes from the same (human) woman will be genetically…

In short, the chance of two gametes being identical is about one in 8.4 million (2 to the 23rd power, or 2^23; the way we represent “power” with a computer keyboard is to use the upward facing…

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SCIENCE

Impacts of Human Computer Interaction on culture?

Human beings and computers interact in several ways and there are both positive and negative effects of these interactions on culture. Human computer interaction (HCI), using internet has enhanced…

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DREAMS FROM MY FATHER

In the book Dreams From My Father, what is the central idea?

With this memoir, a young man of mixed race explores his ties not only with the black community of his native land, the United States, but also to his black roots and his extended family in Kenya….

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What happened at the Battles of Lexington and Concord ?

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were essentially a running battle through the countryside outside of Boston. This conflict marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The battle began when…

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HISTORY

Why did the Ottomans kill so many Armenians during World War I?

As is true with many of history’s genocides, the reason why the Ottomans massacred so many Armenians was rooted in cultural differences that led to distrust and paranoia. It is estimated that…

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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF

What challenges does Percy go through in chapter 17?

The main challenge that Percy and his friends, Grover and Annabeth, face is the mattress store owner, Crusty, and his plot. Crusty is short for Procrustes, which in and of itself gives us an idea…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

In Romeo and Juliet Act 2, scene 3, how does Friar Lawrence distinguish Rosaline’s response to…

There are several ways in which both the “love” that Romeo felt for Rosaline and the love that he felt for Juliet differed. In the text, the Friar accuses Romeo of loving Rosaline “by rote,” (line…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What is a quote that supports the fact that Montresor had to kill Fortunato during carnival season?

In fact, Montresor didn’t HAVE to kill Fortunato during the carnival season. There was nothing particular or innate to the carnival that required it in order to kill him. However, the carnival made…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, how has the Great Depression affected the actions of Tom Robinson?

The Great Depression negatively affected the majority of the Maycomb community. The dire economic situation has greatly affected the families that belong to Maycomb’s lower class. The Ewells were…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

In A Good Man is Hard to Find, why is the mother just called the mother? Why does O’Conner make…

It isn’t just the mother who is nameless, but the grandmother as well. The only female to have a name is the female child, June Star. Not naming the mother symbolizes that she is, as you point out,…

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NIGHT

When Elie’s father is forced to stay in the camp for a “decisive selection,” he hands his son a…

There are two “word choices” in your question: the choice of “the inheritance” and the choice of “decisive selection.” Since “the inheritance” is Wiesel’s means of describing events surrounding his…

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MANIAC MAGEE

How did Maniac Magee save Arnold Jones?

Maniac Magee saved Arnold Jones when he rescued him from the backyard of Finsterwald’s house. That house was a place where no one went. Every kid is town seemed to be frightened by the property….

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SOCIAL WORK

What are the roles of various human services professionals?

There are so many roles for the human services professional that many have become specialists in one particular area. These range from planning, recruiting, and staffing all the way through…

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HISTORY

How have changing technologies affected warfare over time? Consider early warfare fought with…

Technology has made warfare less personal, faster and more political. This has held true on land as well as in the sea. The early battles were fought using close range weapons such as swords, axes…

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THE RAPE OF LUCRECE

What kind of power did Tarquin posses/not posses throughout the poem?

In “The Rape of Lucrece” the character Tarquin is the perpetrator of the rape that is named in the poem’s title. There is a definite imbalance of power between Tarquin and his victim,…

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SCIENCE

What is the color change that occurs when iron rusts evidence of?

The color change that occurs when iron rusts is evidence of a chemical reaction. A chemical reaction forms new substance(s), and the color change is indicative of a new substance. Some other…

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SEEDFOLKS

In Seedfolks, how does Virgil help the garden grow?

In the book, Virgil helps his father pick out an area for their garden. When they settle on one, Virgil works to retrieve pieces of glass and other trash from the soil. The two work for hours to…

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THE BELL JAR

In Sylvia Plath’s novel The Bell Jar, explain the importance of the “bell jar” as it relates to…

The “bell jar” is a symbol that appears throughout the novel The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, and it is a metaphor that Esther uses to explain how she feels suffocated by the world. The bell jar is…

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HISTORY

Why did American settlers believe that they had the rights to the lands west of the Mississippi…

Americans in the nineteenth century believed they were entitled to the lands west of the Mississippi for a number of reasons, most of which were encompassed by the ideology that came to be known as…

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HISTORY

What factors contributed to World War I?

There were several factors that caused World War I. One of these factors was imperialism. Germany was a relatively new country. Germany wanted to gain colonies. However, most of the land available…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What textual evidence in To Kill A Mockingbird proves the Boo is the metaphorical mockingbird?

Boo Radley is a metaphorical mockingbird because he sews Jem’s torn pants for him, he hides little gifts in a tree hole for the children, and he saves Jem’s life; he harms no one without reason….

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HISTORY

How the Jim Crow laws limit our religious freedom which is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution?…

Jim Crow laws became a fixture in the South after the Civil War and Reconstruction ended. These laws segregated the South, as there were separate public facilities for blacks and whites. While…

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GEORGE ORWELL

What does Orwell say about the term ‘democracy?’

In his essay, “Politics and the English Language,” George Orwell says that the term ‘democracy’ is problematic. In fact, he classifies it as a “meaningless world” because it does not…

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THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE

How does the narrator describe Sherlock Holmes in “The Red-Headed League”?

As one of the earlier Sherlock Holmes mystery stories, “The Red-Headed League” gave author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle the opportunity to reveal a greater depth of character for Sherlock Holmes. The…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Name one obvious problem that Lennie might have.

In John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men, there are two protagonists: Lennie and George. It is apparent through Lennie’s characterization, which is conducted through physical description,…

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THE ODYSSEY

What is a negative characteristic of Odysseus, other than being proud and fame-seeking, in…

One of Odysseus’ negative characteristics is that he is stubbornly selfish. Odysseus act stubbornly selfish in a few ways. The first is during the adventure with the Cyclops in book 9. Odysseus…

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ANIMAL FARM

What were the roles of some of the animals during the harvest in Animal Farm by George Orwell?

In Animal Farm by George Orwell, the animals had various jobs during the harvest. The pigs became the supervisors because their intelligence was superior to the other animals. They followed the…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

Can you give me a summary for the first part of Fahrenheit 451?

In Part I, we are introduced to Montag, a man who has kept the status quo for ten years. During this time, he has been a fireman. In this dystopian future, firemen burn books and the homes of those…

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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

In “The Diary of Anne Frank,” how do Anne’s visits with Peter cause conflict for Mrs. Frank?

In act 2, scene 2 of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Anne has another date with Peter. Anne apparently hasn’t asked permission from her mother to visit with him again because Mrs. Frank asks, “Anne,…

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THE ODYSSEY

What are the Greek names of the Greek values found in Homer’s Odyssey?

There are, of course, multiple themes within Homer’s Odyssey, as it is a very long epic poem. However, there are a few that are more prominent than others: The first and foremost is the concept of…

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THE ODYSSEY

What are some negative aspects of the character Odysseus in The Odyssey? What flaws does he have?

Odysseus is too boastful. This is seen when he foolishly tells the cyclops his name so that if anyone asks the cyclops who blinded him, he could tell them that it was Odysseus. Before boastfully…

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THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

What are two bloody objects found in the nursery in “The Veldt?”

The two bloody objects that are found in the nursery in Ray Bradbury’s short story “The Veldt” are a wallet and a scarf. The wallet belongs to the father of the family in the story, George…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Who was most affected from the cultural exchange of the First Nations and Europeans?

One could argue that the interaction between European colonists and First Nations people exerted equal pressures of change on one another. Both had their lives changed profoundly in ways that…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

What does Grim mean when he says to Max, “You hit the nail on the head, son” (p. 91). What…

In Chapter 14, Grim tells Max that Max’s father is out on parole. If you will recall in Chapter 13, Max loses his self-control when Mrs. Addison tells him that a request has been made by the parole…

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MACBETH

What are some quotes that show personality changes in Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in the beginning,…

Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth demonstrate a change in their character as the plot develops. At the very beginning of the play, Macbeth is depicted as a heroic and trustworthy character, who stands…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the mob’s intention in To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird, a mob, known as the Old Sarum bunch, attempt to harm Tom Robinson while he is sitting in his jail cell awaiting trial. The book does not explicitly mention…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

How does Fitzgerald’s introduction of primary characters develop through the party scenes?

It’s safe to say any party where Tom Buchanan is at or near the center will be miserable: the man is the ultimate buzz kill, and any party Gatsby throws will be wild, but anonymous. At the first…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill A Mockingbird, where did Atticus Finch go when he left Calpurnia with the children…

In Chapter 12 of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Atticus Finch leaves for Birmingham, Alabama because the state legislature was called into emergency session. Scout says, “The Governor was eager…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

What type of novel is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen?

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice may fall into several categories. Most generally, the novel falls into the category of English literature. The novel is also an example of Romantic literature,…

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THE CALL OF THE WILD

How do Francois and Perrault treat their dogs in Call of the Wild?

From the moment that Francois whips the dog that attempts to steal Buck’s bone, Buck feels that they are fair and so he respects them. Some of the things they do are difficult for him to…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why is it so important for Jem to risk his safety to get his pants back in the middle of the…

Jem sneaks onto the porch of the Radley house in hopes to peek through the window to see Boo. He sees a shadow on the porch wall, and he gets scared and runs. While trying to get over the fence,…