How does Tiresias respond to being accused of killing the father of Oedipus?

How does Tiresias respond to being accused of killing the father of Oedipus?

When Oedipus accuses Teiresias of complicity in the murder of Laius, the latter is compelled to give a reply. Teiresias denies the charge that he is in league with Creon to overthrow him. He says Oedipus may be having eyes in the physical. sense, but he is actually blind, he is unable to see the facts.

What does Tiresias say to Oedipus about the person he seeks?

After Oedipus being rude and forced him, Tiresias said that Oedipus is the murder he been looking for. And said that he can’t hurt anyone who sees the light.

What did Tiresias warn Oedipus about?

Tiresias warns Oedipus that Oedipus is the blind one—blind to the corrupt details of his own life. Oedipus, a man of action, describes blindness as an inability to see. Tiresias, the seer, describes it as an inability to see the truth.

What does Tiresias say Oedipus doesnt know?

Tiresias says that since Oedipus doesn’t know who his parents are or who he lives with will leave him with a curse. This curse will be deadly and that he will be driven from his land with darkness in his eyes to a corner of Cithaeron(CHECK) where no one will hear his cries.

What does Tiresias say to Oedipus and how does Oedipus respond?

Tiresias then taunts Oedipus by saying that he doesn’t even know who his parents are before he begins to speak in riddles. Tiresias then tells Oedipus that the murderer of Laius will turn out to be both brother and father to his children, both son and husband to his mother.

What does Tiresias tell Oedipus and why does that make him mad?

Tiresias sees the burden of guilt on Oedipus and how angry he gets. Tiresias tells Oedipus that he knows the truth and will not be troubled by his conscience. Also, he tells Oedipus that he will have to live with his shame and guilt.

Why does Tiresias help Oedipus?

Oedipus is so proud that he accuses Teiresias of having no real power and plotting with Creon, Oedipus’s own trusted brother-in-law (and uncle, though he does not know this yet). Thus, Oedipus response to Teiresias helps to showcase his tragic flaw. The blind prophet Tiresias speaks truth to power.

What is Oedipus reaction to Tiresias revelations of what does he accuse Tiresias?

What is Oedipus’ reaction to Tiresias’ revelations? Of what does he accuse Tiresias? He is enraged. He accuses Tiresias of envy and trying to take the throne.

What did Teiresias ask Oedipus to name the murderer?

Teiresias arrives, led by a little boy, and Oedipus asks him to name the murderer. Teiresias initially refuses, and attempts to leave; Oedipus responds angrily, and Teiresias tells him that even his words “miss the mark” (325).

What did Oedipus ask the prophet Tiresias to do?

Oedipus asks Tiresias, the prophet, to help Thebes end the plague by guiding him to the murderers of King Laius. But Tiresias does not want to tell Oedipus what he knows. He asks to be sent home and says he will not tell his secret. Oedipus insults Tiresias, but the prophet still refuses to speak.

Who is the killer of Laius in Oedipus Rex?

He leaves with a riddle: the killer of Laius is a native Theban whom many think is a foreigner; he will soon be blind; he is both brother and father to his children; he killed his own father. Both men exit. The riddle is a reference to the riddle of the Sphinx. Solving that riddle gave Oedipus his fame. Solving this one will destroy him.

Who is the blind prophet in Oedipus the king?

A boy leads in the blind prophet Tiresias. Oedipus begs him to reveal who Laius’s murderer is, but Tiresias answers only that he knows the truth but wishes he did not. Puzzled at first, then angry, Oedipus insists that Tiresias tell Thebes what he knows. Provoked by the anger and insults of Oedipus, Tiresias begins to hint at his knowledge.

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