Topic > Characteristics of Oedipus The ancient heroes of antiquity
He says he will "banish whoever he may be." This shows that he will do everything he can to avenge the death of King Laius. Even later, every time Oedipus discovers that he is the king of kings Laius, who is also his father, he continues with the punishment. Oedipus banishes himself from the city for the crime committed against the king. Oedipus is a man who does everything to find justice, whatever the consequences of punishment, he is blind to the idea of mercy when it comes to
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