Question

Why does Creon come to find Oedipus
after Oedipus shows himself, newly
blinded, to the chorus of Thebans?

A. To send Opedipus forth from Thebes

B. To ask Opedipus to return to the palace

C. To condemn Oedipus to death

Answer 1

Answer:

Creon came to find Oedipus to the chorus of Thebans Option A: to send Oedipus forth from Thebes.

Explanation:

"The Oedipus Plays" by "Sophocles" is a story about Oedipus, king of Sophocles who is responsible for his downfall. He is arrogant and stubborn due to which he takes wrong decisions.

Oedipus had unknowingly murdered his father and married his mother. When he learnt about his wrong doings, he decided to blind himself. As story unfolds, Creon forgives Oedipus for his sins ans agrees to exile him from the city. So, the answer is Option A. He doesn't condemn him to death, neither ask him to return to palace.