Question

Which thematic statement is supported by Teiresias’ character?

Answer 1

The thematic statement that is supported by Teiresia's character is that "Familial loyalty supersedes civil obedience." The loyalty within the family is strong that even the civil obedience under it. Family is considered as the basic unit of the society.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option D. The thematic statement that is supported by Tiresias' character is that the gods have the ultimate authority.

Explanation:

Tiresias is a bling prophet that appears in both "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone" tragedies written by Sophocles. In both stories, the character of Tiresias represents the force of fate and truth: in "Oedipus Rex" Tiresias refuses to explain to Oedipus the oracle he has received as "everything that will happen, will happen anyway", and in "Antigone" he goes to Creon to try to persuade him to follow the correct path. In both occasions, Tiresias is greeted with insults and anger, but it does not affect him, as he knows that the ultimate authority and power relies on the Gods. His character represents the theme of fate vs free will, and how the Gods are the ones that have the ultimate authority and not the mortal humans who believe that are in control.