CLAS 430 Lecture Notes - Laius, Sophocles, Ismene
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Classics 210: greek & roman classics in english. Plague at thebes: lack of fertility that has extended to all of the city (the animals, plants, and humankind) Worried, the entire city gathers outside of the palace waiting for oedipus (the king of. Thebes, married to jocasta) to save them all. Apollo"s temple to determine how oedipus can rescue his city. Creon"s message: they must drive out the problem from the city, which is ingrained. They must banish or kill the person that holds the city in the plague. The gods" command that the man who murdered laius (the previous king) must be killed (avenge death?) All of laius" servants were murdered except one who fled in terror. Tiresias (blind prophet) seems hesitant to tell oedipus what he foresees. It will be easiest for us both to bear our several destinies to the end if you will follow my advice . Oedipus continues to get angry with tiresias for being secretive.
