Oedipus Against the Prophet

This image shows us the denial of Oedipus against the accusations of the old blind prophet. When the prophet declares that Oedipus is the one to bring the plague upon Thebes, he banishes the prophet and states that he will track down the correct murderer of the old King and bring the plague to an end. Little does Oedipus know, that he is in truth the real culprit and cause of all the strife that Thebes is going through. This is important because it helps us understand the arrogance and pride that Oedipus has and that it will inevitably lead to his destruction

Work Cited:

"Oedipus against the prophet." Classic English Literature Notes. Web. 1 Nov 2010. <http://www.classic-enotes.com/drama/sophocles/oedipus-rex/full-text-of-oedipus-rex/>. .