Tiresias
What was Tiresias' job?
Seer/Prophet
Who is Jocasta's brother?
Creon
Who is Creon's nephew?
Oedipus
Oedipus is able to see but is blind to the truth, and Tiresias is blind but can see the truth. This is an example of what?
Paradox
What is a flaw that Tiresias revealed in Oedipus?
Hubris or Poor judgement
How did Jocasta build tension to the plot?
Her desire to protect Oedipus from the truth
Creon
What does Tiresias' blindness symbolize?
His knowledge
Oedipus was ________ to Jocasta's advice. (stubborn)
Impervious
What does Oedipus accuse Creon of for recommending he talk to Tiresias?
Trying to overthrow him
Jocasta represented __________ in finding the truth.
Persistence