Oedipus, the protagonist of Sophocles' play, Oedipus the King, goes through a transition in his life. ... The people then crown him King of Thebes. ... Whereas Oedipus searches diligently and years to learn the truth about him even though, at one point in the play, he knows that the truth night have ill effects on his life and ruin him. ... Carter 2 In Oedipus the King, Tiresias is a blind prophet that has the ability to see the truth and predict the future. ... A close reading of Oedipus the King and " Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?...

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The classic tragedy, Oedipus tells the story of the King of Thebes, Oedipus who foolishly tries to challenge fate and evade prophecy, which proclaimed that he would murder his father and marry his mother. ... The play Oedipus displays three elements of the cathartic moment very well. ... Before the palace of Thebes, when the prophet Teiresias had accused Oedipus of murdering Thebes" previous king, Laius, Oedipus" pride would not allow him to see the truth of the prophet's words, which is evident in this quote: Teiresias: Thou seekest, and thou art, the murderer! ... Not only are all of th...

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