Monologue

Messenger Monologue from Oedipus at Colonus

From Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles

male · contemplative · 57 sec

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No wonder, master. But I will revive His blunted memories. Sure he can recall What time together both we drove our flocks, He two, I one, on the Cithaeron range, For three long summers; I his mate from spring Till rose Arcturus; then in winter time I led mine home, he his to Laius’ folds. Did these things happen as I say, or no? (HERDSMAN: ’Tis long ago, but all thou say’st is true.) Well, thou mast then remember giving me A child to rear as my own foster-son? (HERDSMAN: Why dost thou ask this question? What of that?) Friend, he that stands before thee was that child.

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40s · longing · identity · family · memory · fate

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