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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OEDIPUS<br />
Yes, so that I wouldn’t be my father’s murderer.<br />
MESSENGER<br />
Since I have come as a friend, why don’t I set your mind free<br />
If you can do that, I’ll reward you well.<br />
Yes. I came here with that hope,<br />
<strong>and</strong> that when you came back home,<br />
you would reward me for my services.<br />
I’ll never return to my parents.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
MESSENGER<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
MESSENGER<br />
It is clear you don’t know what you’re doing.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
What do you mean For God’s sake, tell me!<br />
MESSENGER<br />
It’s on their account you don’t go home 1010<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
Yes. I’m afraid that the oracle will come true.<br />
MESSENGER<br />
So you are avoiding crimes against your parents.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
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