oedipus the king
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- At the start of our story, the city of Thebes is overcome with plague and misfortune. The citizens turn to their beloved King Oedipus to once again save them from trying times.
- Help us, King Oedipus!!
- Frustrated, Tiresias finally snaps and reveals that Oedipus is the true cause of the plague. In disbelief, Oedipus accuses Tiresias and Creon of plotting to overthrow him, ordering Creon's exile.
- Queen Jocasta reasons with Oedipus and attempts to convince him Creon is guilty. She also attempts to reassure him that prophecies aren't always true, using her own example.... 
- A group of priests asks Oedipus for assistance in saving the city. Meanwhile, Oedipus's brother-in-law, Creon, returns with news of the advice he received from an oracle.
- The murderer of Laius must be punished in order to lift the plague.
- Determined to get to the bottom of the situation, Oedipus orders his kingdom to provide him with any information that may be helpful. If not, he threatens the possibility of exile.
- Oedipus seeks out the blind seer Tiresias in hopes of finding an answer of sorts. Oedipus becomes angry as Tiresias proves to be unhelpful.
- Liar!!!
- Oedipus... you are the cause of the plague.
- ...However, this example sounds familiar to events that Oedipus had experienced before. The story of an old shepherd finally brings the truth to light.
- Tell me the truth, please
- I know the story of your birth
- I can't bear to hear it!!
- Upon realizing that he truly did kill his own father and marry his mother, Oedipus despairs over his fate, gouging his eyes out while Queen Jocasta kills herself.
- How have I been so blind to my own fate?!
- As punishment for his stubborn blindness, Oedipus begs Creon to exile him from Thebes. This request is granted after Creon consults an oracle, and the prophecy is complete.
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