Oedipus accuses Tiresias of making up this claim because he is too belligerent to even begin to think that is the truth. After Teiresias leaves, Oedipus consults with his wife, Jocasta, about the encounter. During this Jocasta mentions the place where Laius was slaughtered, Oedipus begins to question her about Laius’ death. Triggered by his memory Oedipus says, “ I have a terrible fear the blind seer can see” (Sophocles 203). Oedipus recalls his journey to Thebes during which he killed a man, and begins to put two and two together. He is still hesitant to admit he is Laius’
Oedipus accuses Tiresias of making up this claim because he is too belligerent to even begin to think that is the truth. After Teiresias leaves, Oedipus consults with his wife, Jocasta, about the encounter. During this Jocasta mentions the place where Laius was slaughtered, Oedipus begins to question her about Laius’ death. Triggered by his memory Oedipus says, “ I have a terrible fear the blind seer can see” (Sophocles 203). Oedipus recalls his journey to Thebes during which he killed a man, and begins to put two and two together. He is still hesitant to admit he is Laius’