Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King Why does Tiresias wish to stay silent about the murderer's identity? 2 Asked by ky t #391908 on 10/13/2014 9:18 PM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/13/2014 9:35 PM
In essence, Tiresias knew that the truth would only bring Oedipus pain. Thus, he wishes to stay silent.