... this when he leaves the King of Corinth, whom he believes is his father, because of the possibility that he might kill him. Although this is a noble act, all he really ends up doing is killing his true father. We also see that Oedipus is a brave man because he takes a chance and fights multiple men at the same time because they insulted him. We also see his bravery when he solves the riddle of the Sphinx. Oedipus is a person whom is committed to his own freedom to be what he thinks he must be, to live up to his own conception of heroic greatness. For example, when Tiresias got in the way he says, "Since you have taunted me with being blind, here is my word for you. You have your eyes but see not where you are in sin, nor whom you live with. Do ...

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