lphi to see if he has quoted her correctly. He tells Oedipus that if he is found guilty of treason to sentence him to death. Oedipus does not waver. Iocaste enters and asks them not to quarrel about private matters while the city is sick. The chorus pleads with Oedipus to respect Creon’s word. Oedipus finally gives in and lets Creon go, but swears he will hate him as long as he lives. Lady Iocaste questions the chorus about the quarrel, the chorus asks to let it rest and be done with. She then asks Oedipus to give her the details. He explains the events, and she tries to soothe him by telling of another time when she feels that the prophets were wrong. She tells of the prediction made by the oracle concerning the death of her husband, she explains that he was to die at the hands of his son. She tells Oedipus of what the king had done to the child and explains that the fate was not fulfilled. At this point Oedipus learns more details of Laios’ murder, and realizes that he himself was the Sardinha-4murderer. He asks that the only survivor be summoned to the palace for an inquiry. Iocaste asks Oedipus to share his fears with her. Oedipus explains that after hearing that he was not his father’s son, he had consulted the shrine at Delphi and was given a startling prediction. He was told that he should lie with his mother, and would be his father’s murderer. He tells Iocaste that at this point he fled and came to the country were king Laios was killed. He then explains the events of a murder, which he committed, which closely resemble the facts known of Laios’ murder. At this point they wait for the survivor to come with his story. Once again the scene ends with an ode, which sheds light on the past scene. ...
