Part A: Which of the following best identifies a central theme of the story of Oedipus? Part B: Which phrase from the text best supports the answers to part A?

Abuse of power : "It is best for them to be poor and ignorant, that so we Mighty Ones may thrive and be happy."

Phrase from the text that best supports the answers to part A: "let them keep their fire. I will make them ten times more miserable than they were before they had it."

Explanation:

This shows that Oedipus was corrupted, and even though he is just a simple man, his small amount of corruption has a big influence on the Thebes.