![]() ![]() Oedipus wants to avenge the death of King Laios in order to stop the plagues and death that is wrecking Thebes. Oedipus is anxious to discover the truth of the identity of the man who killed King Laios. In scene one Oedipus consults with Teiresias, a blind seer. ![]() Further in the story, Oedipus may be more receptive to other’s because of this realization. This is an extremely humbling moment Oedipus after living a life in glory. This is also damaging to Oedipus’ previously large ego because he now is possibly a criminal. This creates conflict for the city that seeks his help, and who have constantly seen him as a hero. This creates a sort of sympathy for Oedipus rather than the repulsion one would have from a murder. This demonstrates that Oedipus does not believe that the rules do not apply him as many rulers and kings do. Despite Oedipus’s seemingly large ego, he is willing to be humble enough to demonstrate his regret through isolation for the country and the gods. Upon realizing this Oedipus says “I must be shunned by all.” Despite being the reigning king, Oedipus is willing to accept the punishment that would come to any man who murdered a king. Upon finding out similarities in the stories of a man he killed, and the previous King getting killed, he realized that he may be the murder he has been speaking. Character: Oedipus, though he has a strong hero complex, strongly believes in justice. ![]()
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