1 Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus Introduced and Translated by ...
1 Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus Introduced and Translated by ...
1 Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus Introduced and Translated by ...
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CHORUS<br />
Yes. But he didn’t mean it.<br />
CREON<br />
This was the charge he made against me,<br />
with his eyes wide open <strong>and</strong> his mind clear<br />
CHORUS<br />
I don’t know. I don’t underst<strong>and</strong> what rulers do. 530<br />
But here he is, just coming out of the house.<br />
Enter OEDIPUS.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
How dare you come here<br />
How dare you show your face here at my house,<br />
you who would be my murderer, <strong>and</strong> steal my throne<br />
Tell me, <strong>by</strong> the gods, did you think me a coward <strong>and</strong> an idiot<br />
Was that why you conceived this plan<br />
Did you think I wouldn’t find out or defend myself<br />
You fool! 540<br />
You need money <strong>and</strong> friends to steal a throne:<br />
wealth <strong>and</strong> supporters give power.<br />
CREON<br />
Listen to what I have to say, <strong>and</strong> then judge me.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
You are skilled in speech.<br />
But I’m not going to be a good listener<br />
to my enemy.<br />
CREON<br />
Please listen.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
Just tell me you’re not a traitor.<br />
CREON<br />
No, I’m not.<br />
Don’t be stubborn, but be wise, <strong>and</strong> have an open mind. 550<br />
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