... the fact that Oedipus is known primarily for killing his father and marrying his mother (after which the "Oedipus complex" is named) as both of the prophecies foretold; it only makes sense that Oedipus would in some way rebel against all of the father figures in the play. The wise and respected prophet represents one of the most threatening of these father figures to Oedipus (Lesser 147). Tiresias always acts calmly, confidently and with authority, specific qualities of the archetypal father, and according to Lesser "... both Creon and Tiresias had attributes which would have led Oedipus to look upon them as fathers" (Lesser 147). While the king may not see Tiresias as a literal father, there is evidence that he sees many of the prophet's qualities with jealous contempt, thus stirring his intrinsic hostility (Lesser 148). Oedipus consciously feels threatened by both Tiresias and Creon; they both are highly ...

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