Passage one-Where: Play prompt, the first appearance of OedipusThis passage shows that Oedipus believes himself to be far superior to the citizens of Thebes, even referring to the grown adults as children. He thinks that even the simple acknowledgment of their pain and suffering should be seen as a privilege in their favor, even if he speaks to them with pity and condescension in his voice. Step Two: Where: After Creon returns from the oracle and speaks to Oedipus about the death of Liaus, before Oedipus speaks to the Chorus and Teiresias. Oedipus' speech indicates that he shows no discretion in announcing his plans for revenge and justice to the people of Thebes, even though the murder of Liaus is thought to be a private matter. He also didn't even consider that Liaus' killer is actually himself. Step Three: Where: Immediately after, Tiresias enters the scene. This passage expresses how desperately Oedipus is seeking help from Teiresias. He thinks Tiresias must save Thebes, and not doing so would be absurd. Oedipus invokes the truth that he wishes he had never known...