in finding Laios’ killer. He declares that if the killer is among them he should come forward, and his sentence will be lessened. He decrees that anyone housing the truth shall be banished, and does not exclude himself from the punishment. The chorus suggests Oedipus seek the help of Teiresias, the blind prophet who can see the future. Oedipus states that he has already sent for Teiresias on the advice of Creon. When Teiresias arrives Oedipus informs him of the oracle’s statements and asks for his help. Teiresias says that he never should have come and asks to leave. Oedipus tells Teiresias that he will be an enemy to Thebes if he refuses to help. Once again Teiresias refuses. Oedipus is angered by the silence and lashes out at the prophet. Teiresias tells Oedipus to look within himself before placing blame on others. Oedipus declares that Teiresias is implicated in the murder of the king. Teiresias finally tells Oedipus “you yourself are the pollution of this country.” Teiresias says ”I say that you are the murderer whom you seek.” These words enrage Oedipus, he calls Teiresias sightless, witless, and senseless. Oedipus charges Teiresias with fraud, and asks why a prophet could not solve the riddle of the Sphinx. Sardinha-3Teiresias ends the scene with a riddle for Oedipus in which he states the identity of Laios’ murderer. The scene ends with an ode by the chorus, in which they reiterate these events of the scene. Scene II:The second scene opens with Creon speaking to the men of Thebes. He speaks unhappily of the accusations brought upon him by the king. The chorus attempts to explain the king’s behavior by stating that the accusations were made in the moment of anger. Oedipus enters and upon seeing Creon continues his accusations. Creon pleads with Oedipus to believe in him. He explains that he is not after his throne. He asks Oedipus to go to the priestess at De...
