Oedipus repeats the charge, adding that he thinks Creon is the killer of Laius. The chorus sings an ode musing on the identity of the murderer without any evidence against Oedipus, the chorus pledges not to condemn him, since although the gods are infallible, prophets make mistakes (462-512).Ĭreon returns to defend himself from the charge of treason.
Finally he plainly states that Oedipus has murdered his father and married his mother (403-461). The seer hints darkly about what the future holds for Oedipus. Teiresias defends himself, suggesting that Oedipus is figuratively blind now, and will be literally blind later. Teiresias names Oedipus as the pollution, and hints at ongoing crimes Oedipus does not believe him, and theorizes that Creon has put Teiresias up to this accusation as a way to get rid of Oedipus and rule Thebes himself (349-403). Oedipus questions Teiresias, who clearly knows something, but is reluctant to speak. The chorus and Oedipus agree that they should consult Teiresias, the blind seer (276-299). Oedipus calls upon the citizens of Thebes to provide information about the murderer he curses the killer and those who shelter him (216-275). The chorus (old men of Thebes) sings an ode invoking the aid of Apollo, Athena, and Artemis the ravages of the plague are described, and Ares, god of war, is blamed (151-215). Oedipus vows to find the murderer and expel the pollution (87-150). The oracle also said that the murderer is the one who killed Laius, Oedipus' predecessor as king of Thebes. Creon explains that the gods are angry at Thebes because a murderer is making the city ritually unclean, causing a pollution. Oedipus questions Creon about the oracle. Creon is seen returning at that moment (58-86). Oedipus answers that he knows about the plague he has sent Creon, his brother-in-law (and uncle, though he does not know this) to Delphi to ask the oracle what to do. The priest replies that the city of Thebes is in the grip of a plague because Oedipus saved the city from the Sphinx before, and is especially favored by the gods, they are asking him for help (1-57). Oedipus, hearing that there is a group of suppliants outside the palace, comes out and asks the the priest, their leader, what the trouble is. Oedipus Tyrannus Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus
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