King Oedpius: Oedpius A Person Of Great Importance
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"It was you, we remember, a newcomer to Cadmus' town, that broke
our bondage to the vile Enchantress. With no foreknowledge or hint that we
could give, But, as we truly believe, with the help of God, You gave us
back our life. Now, Oedipus great and glorious, we seek your help again."
King Oedi ....
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.... him and take over the country.
Would a "good" man do this, lacking any evidence but his own suspicions?
Would a "good" man wish his own brother-in-law dead when no one could even
testify to his guilt? Would a "good" man threaten a timid shepherd with
pain and death merely because he was hesitant to reveal the harsh realities
of Oedipus' life? Oedipus' tale of meeting Laius is another troubling
point. In Colonus he states in plain terms that King Laius would have
murdered him had he not ....
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