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Why does the drunken man's story bother Oedipus in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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That the drunk says that Oedipus is adopted and that Oedipus loves and feels loved by his presumed parents are the reasons why his story bothers Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, a drunk attends a banquet at the Corinthian royal palace. He reveals that Oedipus is not the biological son of Corinthian monarchs Polybus and Merope. This startles and upsets Oedipus, who believes himself to be the greatly loved son and heir apparent of his presumed parents.
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