Near the end of this work, the protagonist is told "not to seek to be master in everything", while earlier that same character's wisdom is questioned, when a character accused of treason declares, "If you think obstinacy without wisdom/ a valuable possession, you are wrong".
Near the end of this work, the protagonist is told "not to seek to be master in everything", while earlier that same character's wisdom is questioned, when a character accused of treason declares, "If you think obstinacy without wisdom/ a valuable possession, you are wrong". A messenger informs the title character of Polybus's death, confirming the fears of that man's wife, who departs, imploring that a "God keep you from the knowledge of who you are". We learn of his wife's death after the title character has also fled, learning the truth about Tieresias's claims about the murderer of Laius. FTP, name this work by Sophocles, which concludes with the protagonist blinding himself for his crimes of parricide and incest.
Near the end of this work, the protagonist is told "not to seek to be master in everything", while earlier that same character's wisdom is questioned, when a character accused of treason declares, "If you think obstinacy without wisdom/ a valuable possession, you are wrong".
Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King or Oedipus Tyrannos