would find". This was the accusation of guilt that Oedipus believed would fall on another man's head. Then Oedipus replies with pride, lashing out against those who brought him the truth he forced them to speak. Tiresias makes a wise statement that trickles through the outline of this play: "Forever, truth lasts." Truth is unchangeable. It is black and white without any exceptions. In the end Oedipus must claim responsibility.
             Without doubt Oedipus lived a pride- centered life and is guilty of hubris. He proves that his life is a progression of pride, which eventually causes him to be nearly defeated. "And now its time I joined your search for vengeance, which our land and the god deserve. I don't do it to placate any distant kin, I will dispel this poison for my own sake." He spoke without honest concern for his kingdom. His only concern was for his reputation and honor.
             5. How fair is it to say that Oedipus Rex shows the contempt of human efforts to act intelligently? How fair is it to say that the gods are evil?
             The dramatic story of Oedipus appears to be controlled by his will and emotions. His effort to escape is an affirmation that life is made of roads. The road from which he rushed to avoid continued to lead him not to his fate but the results of his actions. Fear directly impacts how humans act intelligently, selfishly, individually, and often in a way that brings them to their misfortune. The chorus sings, "Fear is what the man who read birds makes us feel, fear we can't fight. We can't accept what he says we have no power to challenge. We thrash in doubt, we can't see even the present clearly, much less the future". It is a progression: running becomes fear; fear cripples human power to make wise choices, and eventually that fear has invaded every part of a human's will. When the will is gone, there is nothing left but a shell. The ...