Oedipus in a moment of true agony says: ". . . ... For example, when the Sphinx is exacerbating the city of Thebes, Oedipus decides that he is going to take charge and try to solve the riddle. Whoever solves the riddle of the Sphinx will become the next King of Thebes, which means they will marry Queen Jocasta and save the entire town from destruction: Oedipus volunteered to answer the riddle: "There is a creature two-footed, and also four-footed, and three-footed. ... Oedipus answered the riddle correctly. ... Sophocles" character Oedipus in the play Oedipus the King, symbolizes huma...

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When Oedipus arrives in Thebes, he heroically solves the riddle of the sphinx and is made King in honor of saving the city. ... Oedipus criticizes the man for trying to persuade Oedipus away from the truth. ... - The Leader of the chorus even asks of Oedipus "Where's she gone, Oedipus? ... Oedipus demands "Whose house?... - Then Oedipus rushes off. ...

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