why does Tiresias initially refrain from divulging the truth to Oedipus and assembled others? What is Oedipus’s response to Tiresias’s refusal, and then later, to his accusations?

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Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King

why does Tiresias initially refrain from divulging the truth to Oedipus and assembled others? What is Oedipus’s response to Tiresias’s refusal, and then later, to his accusations?

Asked by abraham m #351259 on 12/21/2013 2:38 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 12/21/2013 4:40 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 12/21/2013 4:40 PM

Tiresias doesn't want to intervene into events already decided by the Gods. Oedipus pesters him for the truth and calls his prophetic powers a fraud. When he finds out, Oedipus is in some major denial.

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