How Does Tiresias Affect Creon

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Tiresias could see the future but yet, was unable to stop the tragedies that occurred in Creon’s family. However, tragedies occur in Creon family within the curse he received for his disobedience to the law of their gods. Along with, Tiresias was an old who was blind making impossible to stop the tragedy. In addition to that, Tiresias guided by a boy came to Creon to advise him hopefully that Creon would realize his own mistake and come back from it.Therefore, Tiresias said ‘’ This is no small thing Creon!All men make mistake, but the wise man makes amends when he understands it’’. Moreover, Tiresias was considered prophet so he had to follow the law the gods. In fact, made it clear to Creon his disobedience would result in curse to his

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