Laius orders him out of the way at a crossroad, but Oedipus's pride, anger and temperament drives him to kill Laius for what he perceives as an insult. ... He did what no other could do, destroyed the Sphinx and brought peace to the city, yet despite this, he was punished for a crime that was always going to happen. ... As a result tragedy is worsened by Oedipus's punishment which is unfitting of the crime he committed. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate