Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 13 AIL 1218 short lesson, about 20 seconds
"I Lay My Ban on the Assassin"
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The idea
Oedipus proclaims that he lays his ban on the assassin whosoever he be, and orders that no man in the land harbour him or speak to him or give him part in prayer or sacrifice. The order is absolute and it is aimed at himself.
In practice
An absolute ban, aimed at himself.
Where people slip
He does not know whom he names.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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