Jocasta has been questioned by Oedipus for details on the death of King Laius. When she asks what burden Oedipus is carrying and to share his information, this is his reply. A curse has taken a ...

was there no discussion of Laius’s death between Jocasta and Oedipus in all those years after they wed?). While Sophocles does try to show that Oedipus bears at least some responsibility for his ...

Poor Oedipus leads a life doomed by the Gods. Abandoned to die by his father King Laius of Thebes, in order to thwart a prophecy, Oedipus is found by shepherds and raised by foster-parents ...

By choosing to stay and consult the oracle, Oedipus puts himself and his family on a path to disaster. The answer to all of ...

Oedipus approches members of the Chorus. If anyone has information on who may have murdered King Laius, Oedipus asks that they come forth with now. A curse has taken a hold of Thebes. Oedipus is ...