Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King

Kowledge as dangerous

Why knowledge is considered dangerous in the play, “Oedipus Rex”?

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Knowledge leads the players to attempt to change their fates, thus, causing other unnecessary heartaches and tragedy. Knowledge, in essence, becomes dangerous.

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