oedipus quotes

Stone altar stands at the center of the stage

oedipus is god-like, chorus bowing at his alter: stage direction

Praying before me

oedipus is god-like: Oedipus

You all know me, the world knows my fame: I am Oedipus

Shows his status and confidence in Thebes: Oedipus

Our ship pitches wildly, cannot life her head from the depths

describes Chaos and danger, polis in severe distress: Priest

Now, we pray to you. You cannot equal the gods

Distcintion between Oedipus and the Gods, however oedipus cannot fathom. Does set up the chorus to be a more moderated paradigm for the audience on religious views.

“You are the curse, the corruption of the land!”

“You are blind to the corruption of your life.”

Your gods — nothing. No but I came by, Oedipus the ignorant...the flight of my own intelligence hit the mark.”

“So I will fight for him as if he were my father.”

“How terrible to see the truth when the truth is only pain to him who sees!”