Tiresias

a demanding king, forcing people to tell him of any information that would help in his search to find the murderer and ultimately, justice for the city and the murdered king. For example, Oedipus called upon Tiresias, a blind prophet, to expose any information he had. Oedipus forced Tiresias to tell him upon his refusal to do so which also demonstrates the strength of Oedipus’ concept of justice. Oedipus’ response and perception of justice was to find the murderer and bring justice upon the…

The famous Greek play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles portrays the unfortunate life of the King of Thebes, Oedipus. Oedipus has spent his whole life running from a prophecy- a prophecy that states he will one day kill his father and marry his mother. The more the cursed prince tries to escape his fate, the more trapped he becomes by it, and he is completely ignorant of this fact. He condemns himself with curses, throws accusations to those closest to him, and generally makes poor decisions. However,…

though living still when I took ship for holy Troy. Seeing this ghost I grieved, but held her off, through pang on pang of tears, till I should know the presence of Tiresias.” This quote shows how Odysseus breaks down since his mother had passed away and now lives in the underworld. But, when Odysseus finds the presence of Tiresias, he quits his tears and becomes once more confident to find Ithaca and reunite with Penelope and Telemachus. Harry on the other hand, had his turning point when he…

This concept does not only apply to the discovery of one’s own future. Sometimes, learning the fate of a loved one can force individuals to attempt to change it, often bringing forth a fate of their own. In the film Minority Report, Agatha compares her relationship to her mother, Anne Lively, to the Anderton’s relationship directly before Pre-crime busts into Lara, John’s ex-wife’s, house to arrest John. It was decided by Pre-Crime that none of the Neuroin babies would be returned, especially…

his temperament, and his superior determination to always have his way. Oedipus’s short temperament is shown when he begs Tiresias, the blind prophet, to reveal who Laius’s murderer is, to which he answers that he knows the truth but wishes he did not. At first Oedipus is confused, then angry, he insists that Tiresias tells the people of the city what he knows. Once Tiresias tells him that it is he who is blind to the truth he counterattacks him by insulting him and jumping to the conclusion…

Agamemnon is the first play in the Oresteia trilogy, and Oedipus the King is the second play in the Oedipus trilogy. These ancient Greek plays are full of prophesy, fate, free-will, and tragedy. There are two oracles, Cassandra and Tiresias, who try throughout the plays to warn people of their actions, but the fates of these people are sealed. Agamemnon and Oedipus both have similar tragic flaws, hubris and impulsiveness, that appear to aid in their downfalls. Free will plays a part as the…

inside. He made it look like they withdrew from the war. Troy’s people bring the horse inside the kingdom and once they were sleeping. Odysseus and his men got out of the horse and attacked Troy from the inside. Odysseus had to make his way the seas. Tiresias the blind future teller in…

the danger that Odysseus and his man is going to encounter ahead, thereby instructed them to visit the land of death and meet Tiresias, the blind man who gained the power of second sight by Zeus. With Circe’s instruction, Odysseus successfully gained information from Tiresias. He got to know about the suitors in his house and confirm his faith to return back to Ithaca. Tiresias also teaches him to way to honor the sea god Poseidon that is angry at…

difficult journey, there must be a source of motivation, or something to push the character through during the tough times. Odysseus and Perseus have very contrasting sources of motivation. When Odysseus visited the blind prophet Tiresias to tell him what his future held, Tiresias knew that Odysseus ' motivation was his family and home in Ithaca. "Great captain, a fair wind and the honey lights of home are all you seek" (line 632-633). This quote says that all he wants…

The Struggle for Fame Does one’s desire for greatness and fame sometimes override one’s decisions? The desire for recognition for one’s achievements lives in everyone; whether it is learning to ride a bike or getting accepted into college, everyone wants to be noticed for their hard work. Sometimes, the longing for attention obscures one’s objectivity, pushing them to make detrimental decisions. Odysseus, the hero in Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey,displays an egotistical, boastful personality…