odipus
In King Oedipus, Sophocles shows that Oedipus’ ignorant attitude is his major flaw, but through determination and pride, the King learns the truth about himself, which in the end makes him a better person. Oedipus says, “And it is my solemn prayer that the unknown murderer, and his accomplices, if such there be, may wear the brand of shame for their shameful act, unfriended, to their life’s end.”(32) In his ignorance, Oedipus does not consider himself a suspect in the killing of Laius, but his determination to find the killer will unveil the truth. Oedipus will do whatever it takes to apprehend the malefactor. He says, I grieve for you my children. Believe me I know all that you desire of me, all that you suffer, and while you suffer, none suffers more than I. You have your several griefs, each for himself; but my heart bears the weight of my own, and yours and all my people’s sorrows.(27) Oedipus is a proud man and is empathetic of the people of his city. He feels the pain and anguish that his people are going through, and is determined to find the perpetrator who committed the act. No matter what the outcome is, he will get the truth. This is the start of the revelation that Oedipus goes through from ignorance to knowledge. O
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Sophocles Oedipus, Laius Shocked, Word Count, ignorant attitude, laius killed, oedipus begins,
Approximate Word count = 820
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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