What reaction does Oedipus show when Tiresias implies the truth?

In "Oedipus Rex," when Tiresias, the blind seer, implies the uncomfortable truths about Oedipus's past and his identity, Oedipus responds with anger and accusations. This reaction stems from a combination of pride and denial. Oedipus, who sees himself as a strong and capable leader, cannot accept the notion that he has contributed to the tragedy unfolding in Thebes. He feels threatened by Tiresias’s words, interpreting them as an attack rather than as a revelation of truth. His anger escalates to the point where he accuses Tiresias of being complicit in the very plague that afflicts the city, showing his refusal to confront the possibility of his own guilt and the prophetic truths being laid before him. Thus, Oedipus's emotional turmoil and frustrated pride prompt him to lash out rather than to reflect on the warnings given to him by Tiresias.