The search of truth
In “Oedipus the King,” Oedipus’s relentless search for the cause of the city’s plague leads to his inevitable misery. Unknowingly, Oedipus had slain his father, married his mother, and was the cause of the city’s misfortune. Mid way through his search, Oedipus is warned that his search will only lead to his misfortune, but he decides to continue. His wife then begs him to leave the origins of his family unknown. These opposing characters represent some serious real life philosophical questions. Oedipus represents the need for a truthful life at all costs, and Jocasta believes “Ignorance is bliss.” “Let me go home. It will be easiest for us not to bear our destinies to the end if you will follow my advice. You’d to us of this your gift of prophecy? You talk as one who had no care, care for law, love for Thebes who reared you.” (Sophocles, p. 23) “I will not be persuaded to let be the chance of finding, out the whole thing clearly.” (Sophocles, p.53) These two quotes basically sum up Oedipus. Although Tiresias advises Oedipus to just go home, Oedipus cannot accept this. He cares for his city and cannot live without the truth. “With such clues I could not fail to bring my birth to light.
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Approximate Word count = 1124
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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