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“Damnation—take you! Out of this place! Out of my sight!” (I) But to Oedipus’ chagrin, Teiresias does not stand for this and tells Oedipus another “infantile riddle” about his parents. Teiresias then states that this day and the pride Oedipus takes in himself will bring upon the ruin of Oedipus...
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First, it begins with a confrontation with Creon, the brother of Oedipus’ wife. Oedipus degrades his friend by saying that it was all Creon’s fault for what had happened. “It is your death I want, so that all the world may see what treason means.” (II) Here, Oedipus’ hubris takes control once again as he believes that Creon is jealous of his kingship...
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