In scene I, Teiresias is sought out to detect the murderer of Laius. Originally Teiresias restrains from answering any of Oedipus’ questions because he believes the truth would be a bigger burden on Oedipus. Teiresias speaks as if fate will force out the truth when he says, “Whether I speak or not, it is bound to come.”(Sophocles Pg. 215 Line 326) Teiresias becomes frustrated when Oedipus instead accuses Teiresias of killing Laius. In an attempt to defend himself, Teiresias reveals that Oedipus is the real murderer but Oedipus doesn’t believe Teiresias because then the evidence would incriminate the king, himself. Sophocles portrays Oedipus as a puppet of fate. He does everything in his power after finding out about this prophecy to escape
