Throughout the story Oedipus searches for his identity, and the answers to his questions are visible to the audience, but not to Oedipus. ... Oedipus, later on, says to Teiresias, "Oedipus, the simple man, who knows nothing " - in line 383. ... In line 1004 she tells Oedipus, "Is your life nothing to you? ... It is ironic that Oedipus is both the husband and son of his mother. ... The theme of Oedipus Rex is of course man's search for truth. ...

• Word Count: 1490
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

When Oedipus discovers his parents are not who they seem to be and later discovers the prophecy, in a similar way to which Laius tried to manipulate fate by sending Oedipus away, Oedipus also tries to change his destiny, by leaving Corinth "At this I fled away, putting the stars between me and Corinth, never to see home again." ... If Oedipus had a serious harmatia, it was his hubris. The impetuous slaying of Laius could be attributed to Oedipus's pride and rash nature. ... Oedipus's nemesis results in a cathartic effect. ... This contrasts with Oedipus at the beginning of the play,...

• Word Count: 1270
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

At the beginning of Oedipus the King, Oedipus is highly confident, and with good reason. ... Creon holds the same unquestioned supremacy that Oedipus once held, Oedipus now holds nothing but his shame. ... Oedipus is very vain. ... Oedipus did not understand. ... Creon, Oedipus's brother-in-law quickly took to the throne when Oedipus was banished from Thebes. ...

• Word Count: 1256
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School