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The King Assessment

Oedipus the King has attracted ancient Greeks and people from all across the globe for millennia
due to its prophecies. Due to the unorthodox structure of the play, the audience analyzes
Oedipus' acts and Theban fate. Others are fascinated by the play's symbolism, contradictions, and
symbols. Oedipus' flaws generate issues for everyone in Thebes, even his own family,
throughout the play. The great and sad person met his end according to an old prophesy. This
article covers Oedipus, a man whose destiny was predestined before he was born, as well as the
horrific events that occur as a consequence.
This is true of Oedipus and other tragic characters. Laius foresaw that Oedipus would ultimately
murder his father and marry his mother. In order to prevent this, he had Oedipus killed by a
shepherd. He survived a series of catastrophes and went on to rule Thebes. If he had not worked
so diligently, he may have been able to avoid becoming king. In order to evade the curse, he
"fled a region where I would not see fulfilled/the dishonor predicted by that horrible oracle"
(Sophocles 796-797). He intentionally disregarded destiny in order to avoid killing his father and
marrying his mother. He sought to exert influence on the result of his position, but finally failed.
He would have slain his foster father had he remained in Corinth longer before marrying his
adopted mother. He did all possible to safeguard his family. I have no urge to kill you, elderly
guy (Sophocles 1001). (Sophocles 1001). The monarch's life epitomizes what it is to be human.
A person's strengths may also be his or her flaws. Additionally, everyone is subject to the results
of their actions. Despite his efforts to resist murdering his father, he is compelled to do it.
The play ended when Oedipus discovered he was responsible for the plague in Thebes. He
admitted to killing his father and having sexual relations with his mother. Due to the ignorance
of his parents, he was unaware that he would meet and murder his biological father in Oracle.
From his chariot, he stabbed me with a spear with two prongs (Sophocles 809-810). (Sophocles
809-810). He was able to obtain his mother's hand in marriage by accident. The protagonist was
not responsible for the disaster; it was the product of destiny (Bloom 33). (Bloom 33). Others say
that his actions were to blame and that they could have avoided his death. On the other hand, the
old concepts and wisdom presented in the drama declare that no one can escape their destiny. He
could not escape since he was a puppet in his own performance. Although Apollo's expulsion of
Oedipus from Thebes seemed purposeful, he was unaware that it would lead to the tragic
fulfillment of God's promise (Nassaar) (Nassaar). Amazingly, he fulfilled the prophesy by
seeking to entirely avoid it. The prophecy came true, Thebes was decimated by a pestilence.
When Oedipus confronted the repercussions of his deeds, which triggered a chain reaction, the
dramatic climax happened. Oedipus began his liberation of the city from its sorrow with his own
penance. "They will never witness the atrocities I did or had done against me!" he screams as he
wipes his tears away. (1270-1271) Sophocles He felt ashamed of his behavior. Only self-
punishment could get him out of this situation. The chorus of the performance exclaims, "Blind
and dead is preferable!" "I'm unsure with what eyes I may stare," Oedipus would often state
(Sophocles 1371). (Sophocles 1371). He felt guilty for the city's destruction. When he asks to
"live in the highlands where Cithaeron inhabits," he virtually begs to be deported (Sophocles
1451). (Sophocles 1451). To liberate the city, he was willing to suffer and maybe die.
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Even if Jocasta commits suicide, Oedipus' exile from Thebes will soon end. Jocasta was afraid
after having sexual contact with her own kid, so she made a vow to herself (Burns) (Burns). In
Greek mythology, Oedipus' brother-in-law, Creon, was a prominent figure. This character's
words dominated almost every scene in the play. In the last scene of the play, Oedipus begs his
brother-in-law to expel him from the city since he feels horrible for disappointing everyone.
Since he was born knowing his destiny, Oedipus was incapable of altering his thinking.
Sophocles employed comedy, drama, and destiny to convey that despite his human weaknesses,
Oedipus was a deserving king. Since he did heinous deeds, he is not pardoned. Despite the fact
that others, particularly his brother-in-law, have been rather kind to him. The monarch was thus a
broken man who issued commands for the Thames River. The tragic hero cannot escape his
destiny, no matter how hard he tries.