Innocent Oedipus
Because Oedipus knows nothing about the past of Thebes, he is not an assassin. Oedipus committed murder but unknowingly of who King Laius was. Oedipus' honor was his claim against the murder. Had it been the other way around and Oedipus had lost the battle, King Laius' alibi would have also been for reasons of honor: for reasons of royalty. Oedipus was royalty and knew it as well did King Laius. The main idea behind Oedipus' innocence is this "royalty." Regardless of either of their class standings a fight occurred and the one to start had been King Laius' men, or group, the fact that they lost is not the fault of Oedipus. In other words, King Laius and his men wanted to discipline Oedipus for not showing honor towards a king. Yet, in return, Oedipus wanted respect in return from King Laius and his men. They were both rightfully due the same amount of respect yet King Laius' and his men felt they were entitled to pass first. The first blow came from the driver of King Laius' chariot. This shows how
He is a true leader one who puts his people before himself. He told his people of Thebes how they "suffer. That Oedipus reacted as any other would. He was looked at as a "mortal set apart to face life's common issues and the trials, which the gods dispensed to men" (3). He wanted to be true and always be looked at with respect, even when he traveled. Why is this? If he is so guilty of this crime and he is the "murderer that he seeks" then why does he go on with the search? (10).
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