In which two of the following plays does the blind seer, Tiresias, appear?

(A) Oedipus the King
(B) Agamemnon
(C) Antigone
(D) Oedipus at Colonus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Explanation:
Tiresias plays a pivotal role in Oedipus the King. As the blind prophet, he reveals the truth about Oedipus’s tragic fate, despite Oedipus’s initial resistance.
Tiresias also appears in Antigone. He warns King Creon about the dire consequences of his refusal to bury Polynices, providing crucial advice that Creon tragically ignores.
Tiresias is a recurring figure in Greek mythology, representing wisdom and divine insight.

Information Booster:

Greek mythology's tragic figure Oedipus fulfilled a prophecy that he would kill his father and wed his mother, bringing ruin to his family and city.
In the narrative sequence, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone come after Sophocles' tragedy Oedipus Rex, which is based on the myth of Oedipus. The three Theban plays of Sophocles are comprised of these plays. The imperfect character of humanity and a person's place in the course of destiny in a cruel universe are two recurring themes in Greek myth and play that Oedipus embodies. King Laius and Queen Jocasta of Thebes were the parents of Oedipus in the most well-known myth. Laius sent a shepherd-servant to abandon Oedipus to perish on a mountainside in an attempt to defy the prophecy. But after feeling sorry for the infant, the shepherd handed Oedipus over to another shepherd, who then gave him to King Polybus and Queen Merope to raise as their own. Unaware of his actual ancestry, Oedipus thought he was destined to kill Polybus and wed Merope, so he left for Thebes after learning from the oracle at Delphi that he would ultimately kill his father and wed his mother. He killed his father in a fight with an older man he encountered on the road. He proceeded to Thebes, where he discovered that the city was at the mercy of the Sphinx and that Laius, its king, had just been assassinated. By properly solving the monster's riddle, Oedipus slew it and gained the kingdom of the deceased king. He also won the hand in marriage of Jocasta, the king's widow and his mother.
Years later, in an attempt to put a stop to a disease in Thebes, Oedipus looked for Laius' killer and found that it was himself. Jocasta hanged herself after discovering she had wed her own son. Then Oedipus grabbed two pins from her clothing and used them to blind himself.

Who is Tiresias?
A blind prophet in Greek mythology associated with Thebes.
Known for his foresight and wisdom, Tiresias appears in multiple Greek tragedies, often delivering pivotal prophecies.
His blindness is said to be a punishment or gift from the gods, depending on the myth.
Key Plays Featuring Tiresias:
Oedipus the King (Sophocles): Tiresias reveals that Oedipus himself is the murderer he seeks.
Antigone (Sophocles): Tiresias cautions Creon, highlighting the dangers of defying divine will.
Significance in Greek Drama:
Tiresias symbolizes the tension between human free will and divine predestination.
His character often brings the thematic conflict between wisdom and pride to the forefront.

Additional Knowledge:
Agamemnon by Aeschylus does not feature Tiresias. This play focuses on King Agamemnon’s return from the Trojan War and his murder by Clytemnestra.
While Oedipus at Colonus is part of Sophocles’s Theban trilogy, Tiresias does not appear in this play. The story focuses on Oedipus’s final days and redemption.