t. He did not realize the personal consequences his hunt would have for him, and his "search for truth" was based on his ignorance of it. The implications that would have come to light had Oedipus avoided the prophecies of the gods, would have been that he was greater than the gods. Had Oedipus proved the prophecies of the gods false, it would have put him in a position that placed him higher than the gods. This would more than likely given the people, and Oedipus, a lofty attitude that the gods aren't what they are "cracked up" to be and the mere men can defeat them. Oedipus while solving his mystery really did believe that he defeated the god's oracle when he was told that the king of Corinth had died. It was his ambition to prevent this oracle from coming true that led him to run away from home. Oedipus did not unselfishly seek out the truth even though he knew it would be painful for him; rather, he had no idea what the outcome of his search would be, denied the truth at every turn, and threatened those who spoke it (Teiresias) 5. Oedipus really tried to prevent the god's will and refused to accept his fate. This is ironic and shows that Oedipus forgets himself because he himself says "But no man in the world can make the gods do more than the gods will" 6. Oedipus's traits were honor, truth, but he also needed to prove himself. Oedipus felt that he had to prove that he was worthy to lead his people. He felt that he had to defend this "curse" that was put on the land because of King Laius' death. He believed Brozyna 7that the individuals responsible for the king's murder should be punished and nothing would stop him from bringing them to justice. He was also a very truthful man. He was very honest with those whom he loved, and with those who loved him. To his own demise, he was a very faithful person because of his allegiance to his country. Towards the end of the story, he knew he was treading on thin ice, but he con...
