Question

Which of the following lines supports the inference that Oedipus thinks he is more powerful than the gods?Which of the following lines supports the inference that Oedipus thinks he is more powerful than the gods?

It was Apollo, friends, it was Apollo. He brought on these troubles
You pray. But if you listen now to me, you'll get your wish.
In my wretched life, why should I have eyes when nothing I could see would bring me joy?
Ah, my friend, so you still care for me, as always, and with patience nurse me now I'm blind

Answer 1

The correct answer is the second one - You pray. But if you listen now to me, you'll get your wish.

He is saying here that his actions will bring people better results than if they pray to the gods. He thinks he is more powerful than the gods, and that therefore he should be followed and praised, and not them. His hubris brought him his own tragedy in the end.

Answer 2

The correct answer is the second one - You pray. But if you listen now to me, you'll get your wish.
He is saying here that his actions will bring people better results than if they pray to the gods. He thinks he is more powerful than the gods, and that therefore he should be followed and praised, and not them. His hubris brought him his own tragedy in the end.