Oedipus Rex
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Lines 1-340 Lines 341-708 Lines 709-997 Lines 998-1310 Lines 1311-1680
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All Themes Fate vs. Free Will Guilt and Shame Sight vs. Blindness Finding Out the Truth Action vs. Reflection
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Characters
All Characters Oedipus Creon Tiresias Jocasta The Chorus A Messenger A Shepherd
Symbols
All Symbols Triple crossroad Swollen ankles
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