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 />
And I, to hear it. But it must be heard. 1170<br />
It was said that the child was Laius’,<br />
but his wife inside could tell you best.<br />
Did she give it to you<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
Yes.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
Why<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
To kill it.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
How could a mother do that<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
From fear of prophecies.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
That said what<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
That he would kill his parents.<br />
OEDIPUS<br />
Why did you give the ba<strong>by</strong> to this old man<br />
SHEPHERD<br />
I pitied it. I thought he could take it to another country.<br />
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