In his search for the truth, Oedipus is relentless. Oedipus rages against Creon, stating “Trouble? Your king was murdered - royal blood!” (145) and takes up the burden to “bring [the murder] all to light” (150). Oedipus’s words and incredulity at the knowledge that Laius was killed without a thorough investigation foreshadow his relentless search for the truth. Demonstrating the importance of the truth to Oedipus, Oedipus’s investigation trumps Tiresias’s warnings. Tiresias exclaims “You did, you forced me, twisted it out of me” (407) when Oedipus asks him who put him up to this accusation. Furthermore, Oedipus’s subsequent actions demonstrate his understanding of justice to be the truth. The shepherd and the messenger are only brought to Oedipus’s attention because of Oedipus’s relentless search for the truth. Even when he arrives, the shepherd is reluctant to tell Oedipus the entire story, instead opting to dance around the truth. However, Oedipus’s inquisition penetrates this thin veil, and characterizes his definition of justice. Thus Oedipus understands justice as the ultimate truth, characterizing his search for
In his search for the truth, Oedipus is relentless. Oedipus rages against Creon, stating “Trouble? Your king was murdered - royal blood!” (145) and takes up the burden to “bring [the murder] all to light” (150). Oedipus’s words and incredulity at the knowledge that Laius was killed without a thorough investigation foreshadow his relentless search for the truth. Demonstrating the importance of the truth to Oedipus, Oedipus’s investigation trumps Tiresias’s warnings. Tiresias exclaims “You did, you forced me, twisted it out of me” (407) when Oedipus asks him who put him up to this accusation. Furthermore, Oedipus’s subsequent actions demonstrate his understanding of justice to be the truth. The shepherd and the messenger are only brought to Oedipus’s attention because of Oedipus’s relentless search for the truth. Even when he arrives, the shepherd is reluctant to tell Oedipus the entire story, instead opting to dance around the truth. However, Oedipus’s inquisition penetrates this thin veil, and characterizes his definition of justice. Thus Oedipus understands justice as the ultimate truth, characterizing his search for