#1: Oedipus' kingdom, Thebes, is overrun by the plague and agricultural decline—“crises”. What does this forecast for the characters during the remainder of the play?
#2: Tiresias accuses Oedipus of being “your own worst enemy.” Is this an accurate statement? What would you consider to be Oedipus’s tragic flaw?( pride, arrogance, anger) Provide evidence from the play.
#3: Throughout the first part of the text, the theme of sight vs. blindness is explored. To what extent does Oedipus choose to be blind? Provide ONE textual example from the play that demonstrates the extent of his "blindness" and explain.
#2: Tiresias accuses Oedipus of being “your own worst enemy.” Is this an accurate statement? What would you consider to be Oedipus’s tragic flaw?( pride, arrogance, anger) Provide evidence from the play.
#3: Throughout the first part of the text, the theme of sight vs. blindness is explored. To what extent does Oedipus choose to be blind? Provide ONE textual example from the play that demonstrates the extent of his "blindness" and explain.