Oedipus had been lied to his whole life about his true identity. It was not until he searched for King Laius’ murderer that he found out the truth. There was no stopping the prophecy from fulfilling its purpose. “O, O, O, light of the sun, let me look upon you no more. Cursed is my life” (Oedipus, Sophocles). Once Oedipus saw the truth, he no longer wanted to see the world. He banished himself from his country and lived on the mountain that he was supposed to die on. Had his parents not known about the prophecy, it would have been less likely that it would have come true. His parents’ actions set into motion the greatest tragedy of all.
A lot can be learned from the story of Oedipus Rex. What Sophocles is trying to get across in Oedipus
A lot can be learned from the story of Oedipus Rex. What Sophocles is trying to get across in Oedipus