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Laius

Theban king, father of Oedipus, used in tragic examples.

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First appearance: i of the things which are in our power and not in our power

Laius's tie to Apollo is one of the pressures that moves Discourses—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as an example of someone who ignored divine advice, yet Apollo still delivered the truth.
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With Apollo (rivalry): Apollo's oracle condemns Laius, creating a divine antagonism that leads to tragic consequences. In I: Of Finery in Dress: Mentioned as an example of someone who ignored divine advice, yet Apollo…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

  • Rivalry

Character groups

  • Divine and tragic figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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In the story

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