The audience might wonder if “living blind” refers more meaningfully to Oidipous’s present physical state (as the Chorus undoubtedly intends) or to his lifelong state of metaphorical blindness as demonstrated by his failure to see that the Oracle’s words must come to pass regardless of mortal resistance and by his failure to realize that Delphic pronouncements are meant as a form of help—they offer an opportunity for cooperation between gods and mortals that is of benefit to both. [Gd] [Mpea] [Ad] [Dnc]