Why is Teiresias reluctant to tell Oedipus his prophecy?
Answer: because he knows Oedipus is the cause for all the trouble in Thebes. Explanation: Tiresias knows the answers to all of Oedipus questions, but he refuses to speak them because he also knows that it is Oedipus himself who has caused the plague by unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his own mother.
Does Oedipus deserve his punishment?
The simple answer is that Oedipus is guilty of two crimes: killing the king and incest. Oedipus is certainly guilty of these crimes, but it seems unreasonable to give him the most extreme punishment. After all, he had no idea he was committing them.
Who are Oedipus’s real parents?
An oracle had predicted that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother, and as an infant he was abandoned by his birth parents, Laius and Jocasta, the rulers of Thebes, because of this curse. He was taken by a shepherd, and raised by the previously childless king and queen of Corinth, Polybus and Merope.
Who is responsible for the downfall of Oedipus?
In Oedipus the King by Sophocles, Oedipus is responsible for the tragedy of his downfall. Oedipus is presented with a series of choices throughout the play, and his arrogant and stubborn nature push him to impulsively make the wrong decisions, the decisions that ultimately lead him to his downfall.
What causes the downfall of Oedipus?
The cause of Oedipus’ downfall is his hamartia or mistake, which was caused by his pride and impulsiveness, his hubris. Thus, Oedipus begins a quest to find Laius’s killer. He sends for Teiresias, a blind prophet to know the truth about Laius’ murder. When talking to Tiresias, Oedipus loses his cool.
Who is Oedipus real father?
Laius
Was Oedipus guilty or innocent?
In the book Oedipus the King by Sophocles, there are many controversies on whether Oedipus is guilty of his actions or innocent. Oedipus is a guilty man and his action proved so in the play.
Why is Queen Jocasta upset about the messenger story?
because she realizes the Oedipus is her son and that he killed Laius and that he married his mother. She wants the servant to finish his story. Why is Queen Jocasta upset about the messenger’s story? because realizes that his kids are his brothers and sister, his wife is his mother, and that he killed his own father.
Should Oedipus be blamed for his actions?
While the gods and fate have a part in the prophecy of Oedipus growing up to kill his father and marry his mother, Oedipus is ultimately the blame. Truly, Oedipus is responsible for his actions as a grown man. He did not have to murder anyone. Had he used self-control, the murder would not have happened.