1. Oedipus Rex
VOCABULARY

2. List #1 beseech: (verb) to make an urgent appeal; beg
augury: (noun) an omen, token, or indication
tainted: (adjective) to be infected, contaminated, corrupted, or spoiled
defiles: (verb) to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase
perpetual: (adjective) continuing or enduring forever; everlasting

3. List #2
shackle: (noun) a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter
insidious: (adjective) operating or proceeding in a stealthy or seemingly harmless way but actually with grave effect
conspired: (verb) to agree together, especially secretly, to do something wrong, evil, or illegal
implored: (verb) to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat
subjection: (noun) being under domination, control, or influence (word subjection often followed by to, but doesn’t have to be)