Oedipus Quotes

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Quote #1 The quote by Teiriasis says “I say you are the murderer whom you seek” ( Sophocles 1216) Oedipus who is seeking information for the betterment of those in Thebes does not understand why Teiresias accuses him King Laois’s murder. Oedipus who is not listening because he is in disbelief of Teiresias accusations and desires for him to repeat what he said. Oedipus is angry and his inability to understand how he is the murderer makes him confused. The continuous questioning of Teiriasis indicates Oedipus is in disbelief. The naysaying continues between Teiresias tells Oedipus. Teiresias reiterates his guilt and explains the power of truth to Oedipus who slings accusations back at him. The entire dialog is dramatic and the irony is Oedipus is searching for justification of his accusations that he told the king. The words of guilt Teiriasis tells Oedipus creates suspense since Oedipus does not hear what he is saying. The irony is Oedipus does not know his true identity making him interpret things he is told differently than someone like Terisias. Tierisias knows Oedipus true identity thus allowing him to tell the truth to Oedipus in the …show more content…
You can not see the evil” (Sophocles 1221). Oedipus is unaware of the knowledge that Teirias has about his past. Teiresis knows Oedipus murdered King Laois which he told him and married his mom. This is the shame Teiresias is referring to and tells Oedipus he cannot see the evil . That’s because Oedipus is aware of the prophecy but unware of who his parents are. Oedipus misinterprets what Teiresias says because he believes Creon and Teiresias attempting to conspire against him in order for Creon to become king. Teiresias words create suspense since Oedipus cannot see the evil creating shame for himself and those around him. The quote makes Oedipus determined to figure out who is the murderer of King

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