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What five truths does Teiresias tell Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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That the perpetrator is a native Theban who kills his father and marries his mother and ends up a blind exile are five truths that Teiresias tells Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Oedipus asks for help in finding the guilty in King Laius' murder and thereby ending the pestilence in Thebes. He counts on the vast present, past and future knowledge that Teiresias the blind prophet has regarding Thebes. But Teiresias gives the unexpected answer that Oedipus' knowledge of his true identity as his father's killer and his mother's husband will ruin him and send him into blind, stumbling exile from his hometown of Thebes.
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What was Teiresias's delay?
He does not want to tell Oedipus the painful truth.
Why does Teiresias not tell Oedipus the truth in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Teiresias does tell Oedipus the truth in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet announces that Theban King Oedipus is King Laius' killer, Oedipus behaves very badly upon hearing the charge. Teiresias then spells it out that Oedipus will be destroyed before the day's end by the knowledge of his true identity and of the truth behind his role model personal happiness and professional success.
Which of the following most likely explains Teiresias's delayin which he refers to the summoning of Teiresias?
He does not want to tell Oedipus the painful truth.
Why does Teiresias hesitate to tell Oedipus the truth in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Because it is treasonous to criticize a king and because Oedipus has a violent temper and must see for himself that the evidence is true are the reasons why Teiresias hesitates to tell Oedipus the truth about his identity in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet knows that his sovereign, Theban King Oedipus, is a criminal and an immoralist. But at the same time, Oedipus is beloved by his family and his people. What with Oedipus' violent temper, no wonder Teiresias hesitates to say what Oedipus needs to see, process and accept on his own.
What do his confrontations with Creon and Tiresias tell us about Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is reckless and stubborn are what his confrontations with Creon and Teiresias tell us about Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus does not like the interpretation of events that he gets from his royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet. Teiresias' treasonous charges can lead to Oedipus' overthrow and exile or execution. But Oedipus acts groundlessly, recklessly and stubbornly. He accuses Teiresias of conspiring with Creon, Oedipus' brother-in-law and royal colleague, and refuses to back down despite spirited but reasonable defenses from two people whom he has known his entire time in Thebes.
What was Teiresias's delay?
He does not want to tell Oedipus the painful truth.
Why does Teiresias not tell Oedipus the truth in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Teiresias does tell Oedipus the truth in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet announces that Theban King Oedipus is King Laius' killer, Oedipus behaves very badly upon hearing the charge. Teiresias then spells it out that Oedipus will be destroyed before the day's end by the knowledge of his true identity and of the truth behind his role model personal happiness and professional success.
Why does Teiresias hesitate to tell Oedipus the truth in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Because it is treasonous to criticize a king and because Oedipus has a violent temper and must see for himself that the evidence is true are the reasons why Teiresias hesitates to tell Oedipus the truth about his identity in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet knows that his sovereign, Theban King Oedipus, is a criminal and an immoralist. But at the same time, Oedipus is beloved by his family and his people. What with Oedipus' violent temper, no wonder Teiresias hesitates to say what Oedipus needs to see, process and accept on his own.
Which of the following most likely explains Teiresias's delayin which he refers to the summoning of Teiresias?
He does not want to tell Oedipus the painful truth.
What most likely explains Teiresias's delay?
He does not want to tell Oedipus the painful truth
What do his confrontations with Creon and Tiresias tell us about Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he is reckless and stubborn are what his confrontations with Creon and Teiresias tell us about Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus does not like the interpretation of events that he gets from his royal advisor, Teiresias the blind prophet. Teiresias' treasonous charges can lead to Oedipus' overthrow and exile or execution. But Oedipus acts groundlessly, recklessly and stubbornly. He accuses Teiresias of conspiring with Creon, Oedipus' brother-in-law and royal colleague, and refuses to back down despite spirited but reasonable defenses from two people whom he has known his entire time in Thebes.
Who is the wise man who tries to tell Oedipus the truth even though Oedipus won't listen?
Teiresias is the blind wise man, he is thought to have been working with Creon, that is why Oedipus does not believe him.
What do the confrontations with Tiresias and Creon tell us about Oedipus' character in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he reckless is what Oedipus' confrontations with Teiresias and Creon say about his character in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is reckless in his overreactions to what he dislikes. He hears Teiresias accuse him of a murder that he does not remember committing. He gets back by claiming groundlessly and insultingly that he is being framed so that Teiresias and Creon can grab all the royal powers for themselves.
Who is first to tell Oedipus that he is the killer of his own father in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Teiresias is first to say that Oedipus is his father's killer in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet says that King Oedipus is the killer of the immediately preceding Theban sovereign, Laius. Oedipus cannot believe himself to be the killer of someone whom he never remembers meeting. In response to Oedipus' insults and threats, Teiresias finally says that Oedipus is the killer of his own father, the husband of his father's wife and the half-brother of his own children.
When does Oedipus tell Jocasta of Teiresias accusing him of murdering Laius in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is after he accuses Creon of treasonous conspiracythat Oedipus tells Jocasta of Teiresias accusing him of murdering Laius in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Teiresias the blind prophet accuses Theban King Oedipus of killing King Laius. Oedipus cannot remember ever meeting Laius. He decides that Teiresias as his royal advisor and Creon as his royal colleague have the most to gain in grabbing all royal powers to themselves. He flings groundless charges of treasonous conspiracy at both Teiresias and Creon. It is after Creon hears the charges and leaves that Oedipus updates his wife, Queen Jocasta, on the situation.
What does Oedipus accuse Creon of and why?
Theban King Oedipus accuses Theban King Creon of trying to overthrow him. The reason lies in what Creon and Teiresias the blind prophet previously tell him. Creon says that Thebes is suffering from a pestilence that only go away with the identification and punishment by execution or exile of the killer or killers of Theban King Laius. Then Teiresias identifies Oedipus as the killer. Oedipus doesn't know that Teiresias is correct in his identification. So he thinks that he's being framed.
What blind prophet does Oedipus force to tell the truth about King Laius' murder?
Teiresias is the blind prophet whom Theban King Oedipus forces to tell the truth about Theban King Laius' murder. Teiresias is reluctant to share what he knows. In fact, the truth may end up getting him charged with treason. That serious charge and undoubtedly the knowledge of Oedipus' quick temper keep the blind seer from saying what he knows to be true. It's only after considerable bullying, insulting and threatening from Oedipus that Teiresias relents. His hesitation is due to his knowledge of Oedipus as a father killer, a king killer, and an incestuous sex offender.
