How Does Oedipus Kill His Father

past. Throughout the play, we notice that Sophocles makes the center of attention Oedipus's family origin, where we can tell that his true identity is still very much so attached to the past. In the forms of dramatic irony, the reader can see that Oedipus displays that he has been living a lie. The boy who didn't know he was adopted, not knowing he killed his own father, and certainly not knowing he was involved in incestuous relations with his own mother. Anger is a trait that King Oedipus definitely possess. He has a temper because it was rash anger that led him to kill his father (King Laius) not knowing it was him at the crossroads. His father's death is the link to the rest of the prophecy and to the downfall of Oedipus which

Oedipus also has a good defense when it came to defending himself as a lonely traveler. He was shoved off the road and hit by a bunch of guys. The ancient Greeks lived in violent times, so men had the right to defend themselves and fight back when they are under attack. Especially if they were alone and in a deserted area, but we see Oedipus's anger the best when he lashes out at Creon and Teiresias when they bring him the bad news. Another role/ trait that Oedipus possesses is determination. If Oedipus wasn't so determined to find out King Laius's real killer he would have never stumble across finding out the horrific truth about his life. This trait is admirable and prized for some, depending on how it is displayed. The Blind Leading The Blind is what amuses me about Teiresias. The seer a somewhat grumpy old man, but even though he is blind he can see better than others. He receives visions and is in-tuned with Apollo He is also gifted in telling the future and the art of the omen. It is hard for the seer because he can see death, shame, mutilation and more. Certain people don't always believe him when he drops his knowledge as well. Creon is portrayed as this good guy in a sense where he is honest, straightforward, but