... again he physically blinds himself. The story of Oedipus then continues as the blind man, who was exiled from Thebes, is lead by his loyal daughter Antigone to Athens and to his death in the next of Sophocles" three Theban plays, Oedipus at Colonus. This play delivers many messages in the same ... should never judge another by rumors or by his appearance. When the people of Athens (the chorus) first see Oedipus they pity him and his daughter Antigone, who has lead him throughout the country since his exile from Thebes. However, when they discover Oedipus" true identity they are scandaliz...

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