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The irony is, of course, that he does not really understand himself, and misses things that should seem quite plain to him. This incident also suggests that Oedipus is very decisive, sorting things out quickly and efficiently, without wasting time. As well as understanding his people, he also cares greatly for them, saying once: "I grieve for these, my people, far more than I fear for my own life" (line 105). To anyone who knows the story the irony of these words is very apparent, as Oedipus is set to discover that he was the killer, and that his life is
