Oedipus the King The 1st Stasimon in Sophocles" play "Oedipus the King" is mainly showing the Chorus" confusion in regards to Tiresias" accusations made towards Oedipus. The Chorus seem terrified and powerless, and, like Oedipus, do not want to believe the accusations. They feel that the gods know the truth, yet will not reveal it, thus feeling as though the gods are of no real help. There are many issues and ... The whole Stasimon is based around the one main accusation; this being the accusation made towards Oedipus by Tiresias. The chorus is unsure of whether to believe the accusation, or ...

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