Tiresias conjures up a strong sense of anxiety when he tells of the prophecy. The reader, along with Oedipus, awaits the words of this blind prophet since he could very well hold the key to unlocking the plague's myster

y. Unwillingly and out of frustration from Oedipus, Tiresias says, "Is that right! Then I charge you to abide by the decree you have announced: from this day say no word to either these or me, for you are the vile polluter of this land!" (355). His bold and surprising prophecy does nothing but infuriate an already angry king. Oedipus refuses to believe in such profound accusations, and ironically he is the true suspect. The reader understands this truth and cannot help but feel disturbed and worried about the fate of Oedipus.

Oedipus alone causes much of the reader's healthy confusion. His complicated lineage adds to the story's intrigue. The fact that he is uninformed to his actual guilt causes him to act without fear of consequence. He says

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Approximate Word count = 505
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)