Similarly, in Oedipus the King, Oedipus is given the chance to learn the truth about his real parents when the blind prophet Tiresias accuses him of being "all unknowing,"" and shouts "you are the scourge of your own flesh and blood"" (Sophocles, 183). Rather than using this knowledge to save himself, Oedipus chooses to remain ignorant and turns the prophet away in rage, bringing upon a downfall that is his fault alone. ... Oedipus, a true tragic hero, receives sympathy rather than rage from the chorus as they collectively shout "you deserve all the pity in our hearts" (Sophocles, Oedipus at...

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