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. I recognize the man.<br />
Although only a shepherd, he was Laius’ trusty servant.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
I ask you first, stranger from Corinth,<br />
is this the man of whom you spoke 1120<br />
Yes. The man before your eyes.<br />
MESSENGER<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
You there, old man, look at me <strong>and</strong> answer my questions.<br />
You were Laius’ servant once<br />
Yes. I was a slave. I wasn’t bought,<br />
but I was born <strong>and</strong> raised in the household.<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
What was your work, <strong>and</strong> what sort of life did you lead<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
For most of my life, it was taking care of the flock.<br />
Where did you stay with your flock<br />
Cithaeron, <strong>and</strong> the places near<strong>by</strong>.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
OEDIPUS (pointing at the MESSENGER)<br />
Do you know this man, <strong>and</strong> did you meet him there 1130<br />
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