Oedipus

It is your death I want…"(32) exclaims Oedipus. It was Oedipus' choice to have Laios removed from his path of travel, feeling too superior, Oedipus believes as though he has he right of way. Already trapped within his own hole, Oedipus has committed his most dreaded sin. Such an action is known as a defense mechanism according to Freud, in particular known as displacement. In this situation, Oedipus is acting out his superiority upon his citizens, in addition to taking pride in his name. This act of violence is strictly a decision Oedipus made with his own free will, but yet it was negatively influenced by his stubbornness. Analyzing his actions throughout the novel portrays how Oedipus indeed is not cruel. Such a remark exemplifies Oedipus' arrogance, and also his care for the community. At the beginning he speaks to his people and address them as his "children" stating that he wishes to speak to them in person and not through messengers, for he is "Oedipus, who bear the famous name" (4). Freud explains how when one is not able to release stress, or satisfy the urges of the Id, due to circumstances, the resulting anxiety is often displaced onto another person or object innocent of any wrongdoing and disconnected from the situation. s theory of mental activity of the Id can be seen here. If fate is written for each individually, it does not signify an absence of free will, for the deeds committed by Oedipus were purely those of his own. According to Freud there is no dual life, just one. Neglecting to listen to the truth, Oedipus' threatens Creon, "No, not exile.