... the savior of Thebes. The superficial view is that he has everything: wealth, power, family. But in reality, Oedipus is lost; he has not a clue of his horrible sins. The truth is that he has murdered his own father, wed and has children with his mother. The offspring are his children and also his siblings. This truth is incredibly disturbing. Even before his fate had been carried out, there were incredible risks that Oedipus ignored. Despite the risks of the initial search, Oedipus continues until he finally learns of his true identity. He also embarks on a mission to seek out the murderer of the late king Laïos. He is determined to save the city of Thebes once more. In actuality, Oedipus's persistent search is typical of his character. Oedipus's relentless search for truth stems from his personality. He is stubborn and very persistent. Oedipus is also very ...

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