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Read Oedipus's lines from these scenes in the play, Oedipus the King and answer the question.

Scene 1

Thus I associate myself with the oracle
And take the side of the murdered king.

As for the criminal, I pray to God—
Whether it be a lurking thief, or one of a number—
I pray that that man's life be consumed in evil and wretchedness.

Scene 4

Ah God!
It was True!
All the prophecies!
—Now,
O, Light, may I look on you for the last time!

Based on these lines, Oedipus's character progression may BEST be described as moving from _____.

A. powerful to helpless
B. cunning to innocent
C. quarrelsome to accepting
D. arrogant to humble

Please help...i'm horrible at English.....

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D. arrogant to humble

User Bernard Potocki
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the answer has to be d

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