There is a sense in
which bothand , to a greater extent, willingly blind themselves by refusing to acknowledge the
truth of various prophecies and omens regarding the true identity of the killer of Laius, the
former King of Thebes. This is of course something that Jocasta in particular is rebuked for by
theas they are very concerned about her attitude towards prophecy and omens and the gods in
general.
Monday, March 26, 2012
How is moral blindness present in the play Oedipus the King? How is moral blindness present in the play Oedipus the King?
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