1. how does oedipus view himself? what type of leader does he say he is? 2. what is oedipus’ attitude toward the suppliants (citizens in need of )? 3. what are the conditions of thebes? 4. what prevented the citizens of thebes from investigating laius’ death? 5. identify the dramatic irony in oedipus’ final statements of the prologue.

One day you learn that this same wealthy friend has become active in a community organization that serves the mentally challenged and their parents. you are told that her work with mentally challenged children consumes most of her weekends and a substantial part of her income and that she lives in modest circumstances. you find this hard to believe, and you suspect that somehow she is profiting from her involvement.