ct that Tiresias has accused Oedipus of murder does hint to the audience that he is indeed doomed. From this point on Oedipus constantly strives to cut through the mystery and seek the truth. It is obvious that Tiresias' accusation of Oedipus is the main spark that fuels Oedipus to search for and reveal the truth of his past and of his parentage. Tiresias' words expose a nerve in Oedipus and plants a seed of doubt as to whether he actually did kill King Laius. It is Tiresias who most clearly sets Oedipus on the road to self-destruction.In comparison, Shakespeare's King Lear has Kent playing a very important roll in revealing to Lear the truth of his tragedy. Kent is a symbol of loyalty and truthfulness throughout the play. Kent is the first person in the play to warn the King of his rashness and the first to plainly state the truth. He tells Lear, "Reverse thy doom, and in best consideration check this hideous rashnessthy youngest daughter does not love the least." (1.1). King Lear promptly banishes Kent, which is another example of the King's character flaw of being rash. Kent knows that Lear has made a terrible mistake and doeseverything possible to get Lear to see the "whole of reality". He disguises himself in an effort to help his King. By coming in disguise as a worthy servant, Kent aims Lear towards the truth. He does not outright tell Lear of his follies as he did earlier, but steers Lear to listen to the Fool and ultimately grasp the truth and consequences of his tragedy. Kent is also able to contact Cordelia, which is very important. Kent's connection with both Cordelia and Lear is a symbol that the two will once again reunite and a reconciliation process will take place with King Lear. Kent throughout the play remains Lear's most loyal and wise friend and is an important character in revealing the truth to King Lear.In Sakuntala and the Ring of Recollection, Sakuntala is given a ring by King Dusyanta. This rin...
