When Teiresias appears before Oedipus in Oedipus the King, Part I, what claims does he state? Choose two options.

Question

A. He claims that the oracle has not spoken truly.
B. He claims that Oedipus caused his blindness.
C. He claims that Creon ordered him to speak.
D. He claims that Laius was Oedipus' father.
E. He claims that Oedipus murdered Laius.

Answer 1

In "Oedipus the King," when Teiresias appears before Oedipus, the two claims he makes are:

D. He claims that Laius was Oedipus' father.
E. He claims that Oedipus murdered Laius.

These statements are crucial to the unfolding tragedy and the revelation of Oedipus's guilt.