Question

Why does Oedipus accuse Creon of a conspiracy?

Answer 1

When Oedipus summons Tiresias to tell him what plagues the town and Tiresias informs him he is the problem, Oedipus accuses Creon of plotting against him.

• The question has been asked from the story Oedipus the Plays.
• When Oedipus summons Tiresias to tell as to what was plaguing the town and Tiresias informs him that he is the problem, then Oedipus accuses Creon of plotting against him.
• Creon says he does not want to govern, so he will have no reason to overthrow Oedipus.