What is the point of the chorus in Oedipus?

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1. What did the Oracle tell Oedipus?
2. What was the full prophecy placed on Oedipus?
3. What happens in the end of Oedipus the King?
4. What is the moral lesson in Oedipus the King?
5. How does Oedipus have excessive pride?
6. What was Oedipus Hamartia?
7. What was Oedipus greatest mistake?
8. What does Oedipus blinding himself symbolize?
9. Who is Oedipus in Greek mythology?
10. What was Tiresias prophecy to Oedipus?

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