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Theseus Monologue from Oedipus at Colonus

From Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles

male · inspirational · 1:06 min

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Who could reject The proffered amity of such a friend? First, he can claim the hospitality To which by mutual contract we stand pledged: Next, coming here, a suppliant to the gods, He pays full tribute to the State and me; His favors therefore never will I spurn, But grant him the full rights of citizen; And, if it suits the stranger here to bide, I place him in your charge, or if he please Rather to come with me—choose, Oedipus, Which of the two thou wilt. Thy choice is mine. (OEDIPUS: Zeus, may the blessing fall on men like these!) What dost thou then decide—to come with me? (OEDIPUS: Yea, were it lawful—but ’tis rather here—) What wouldst thou here? I shall not thwart thy wish.

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40s · trust · hospitality · fate · redemption · power

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