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What does Oedipus' confrontation with Tiresias and Creon indicate about his character?
This confrontation shows that he is a very emotional, quick-to-action character. He refuses to speak to Creon privately, showing that he is very curious and public about it. In this way, Creon is a foil for him. Tiresias is also a foil, being very cryptic in speech and also recommending privacy. Tiresias is blind but can see the truth but Oedipus can see but doesn't see the truth (at first). Overall, Oedipus is prone to rash decisions and his emotions guide many of his actions before he truly considers the consequences.
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What do Oedipus confrontations with tiresias and Creon indicate about his character?
Oedipus' confrontations with Tiresias and Creon in Sophocles' play "Oedipus Rex" reveal his stubbornness, arrogance, and quick temper. His interactions with Tiresias, the blind prophet, demonstrate Oedipus' refusal to accept the truth and his tendency to lash out when faced with uncomfortable realities. Similarly, his conflicts with Creon, his brother-in-law, highlight Oedipus' paranoia and distrust of those around him. Overall, these confrontations showcase Oedipus' tragic flaw of hubris, which ultimately leads to his downfall.
What is Oedipus' reaction to Tiresias' prophecy?
Oedipus is outraged at Tiresias' prophecy. He thinks Tiresias is lying to him and was "put up" to telling him that by Creon. Oedipus is so furious with Tiresias, that in the process he pushes Tiresias into making another prophecy (more of a premonition) that Oedipus will be blind.
What does Tiresias add to the play Oedipus the King?
The character Tiresias adds an element of symbolism, as he is blind, but is the only one who actually "sees' the truth.
Why does Oedipus doubt what Teiresias tells him about the identity of Laius' murderer?
He does not know that the person he killed on the road from Corinth was Laius.
What angry accusation does Oedipus make?
When Oedipus asks the blind prophet Tiresias who killed the previous king Laius, Tiresias states that he knows but wishes he didn't. Oedipus furiously accuses Tiresias of the murder of (Oedipus'own father), Laius - whom, of course Oedipus actually killed unknowingly.
