He makes sure to get many sources before believing in the prophecy that would strip Oedipus of his throne and exile him from Thebes. He is always very determined and “must know everything” (1347). This stubbornness does not always prove to be a good trait, especially when it becomes more of denial. One thing Oedipus does do well is taking responsibility for his actions and crimes. He even says, “I killed my father, I am polluted and unclean. / I must die” (1872-1873). In this statement, he admits his past wrongdoings and accepts his own repercussions. He controls his life, or so he believes he does and argues so fervently. When talking about the Sphinx, Oedipus remarks how, “ [he] silenced her, [he] destroyed her, using [his] wits, not [his] omens” (538). He takes pride in his accomplishments making them his own and not saying he was aided by an upper power. He owns up to his crimes in an attempt to gain some control over his life but those choices still lead him to his horrific
He makes sure to get many sources before believing in the prophecy that would strip Oedipus of his throne and exile him from Thebes. He is always very determined and “must know everything” (1347). This stubbornness does not always prove to be a good trait, especially when it becomes more of denial. One thing Oedipus does do well is taking responsibility for his actions and crimes. He even says, “I killed my father, I am polluted and unclean. / I must die” (1872-1873). In this statement, he admits his past wrongdoings and accepts his own repercussions. He controls his life, or so he believes he does and argues so fervently. When talking about the Sphinx, Oedipus remarks how, “ [he] silenced her, [he] destroyed her, using [his] wits, not [his] omens” (538). He takes pride in his accomplishments making them his own and not saying he was aided by an upper power. He owns up to his crimes in an attempt to gain some control over his life but those choices still lead him to his horrific