Oedipus does not really want to know the truth.

Tiresias already knows the truth.

Oedipus believes knowing the truth will help him.

Tiresias’ answer will anger Oedipus.

Oedipus threatens to punish Lauis’ murderers.

the answers to all of Oedipus’ questions.

who killed Lauis.

Oedipus is a tyrant.

the cause of the city’s plague.

the answer to the Sphinx’s riddle.

anger Oedipus.

build suspense.

provide exposition.

introduce the conflict.

suggest the theme.