Oedipus Tyrannus 4
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Oedipus Tyrannus 4
Tiresias, blind soothsayer who foretells gloom and woe : a messenger from Corinth who brings bad news : a herdsman of Laius who has disquieting revelations
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Blind Brings Corinth Gloom Herdsman Messenger Oedipus Plays Revelations Soothsayer Sophocles Foretells Tiresias Tyrannus
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This print depicts a pivotal moment in Sophocles' tragic play, Oedipus Tyrannus, also known as Oedipus Rex. In this scene, three messengers, each bearing grim news, approach the city of Thebes. On the left, Tiresias, the blind soothsayer, is shown with a staff and a bird perched on his head. Known for his prophetic abilities, Tiresias had previously warned Oedipus of the impending doom that would befall Thebes and its king. However, Oedipus had dismissed his warnings, leading to this dire turn of events. In the center, a messenger from Corinth arrives, bearing the devastating news that Oedipus' wife, Jocasta, has been found dead, and her corpse lies in their bed, along with the body of Laius, Oedipus' father. The revelation of this incestuous relationship is a shocking and tragic twist in the story. On the right, a herdsman of Laius appears, revealing that he had witnessed the prophesied events unfold. He had seen Laius and Jocasta's chariot overturned on the road, with the king and queen killed, and a stranger, Oedipus, taking their place. The herdsman had spared the infant Oedipus, who was left to be raised by a shepherd, unaware of his true identity. This haunting image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of the play's themes of fate, prophecy, and the consequences of ignorance. The messengers, with their grave expressions and somber attire, underscore the sense of impending doom and the inescapable cycle of violence and tragedy that unfolds in Oedipus Tyrannus.
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