In the aftermath of the Holocaust, many Jewish people came to believe that it was necessary to create a homeland where Jews could be safe. This belief became one of the main contributing factors in A. the establishment of modern Israel. B. the world's recognition of modern Israel. C. Israel's refusal to accept financial resources from West Germany. D. Israel's refusal to accept membership in the United Nations.

What is the significance of the above statement in relation to the play’s conclusion? oedipus treats his inferiors poorly but ultimately grants them the same respect he grants to nobility. while teiresias appears to be mocking oedipus, the real message is one of warning about the forces working against the king. oedipus earns great fame for answering the riddle of the sphinx but ultimately loses his crown to a common man. just as oedipus is unable to conceive that he has done wrong in the past, he is unable to imagine that his enviable position is impermanent.