Oedipus comic #3 searching for certain doom

Oedipus The King Comic Strip Episode #3

Searching for certain doom

Response:

I was quite reluctant to see that Oedipus hasn’t gone insane after this realization, although reluctant may not be the right word to use for his situation... Oedipus is not another Macbeth, but rather a misfortunate being that has the strength and will power to endure these trials given by the gods. He pours effort into a search for the truth, which ironically will be in vain. For that reason I respect Oedipus, and believe that he is still a decent yet miserable person. I admire his determination, but pity it as well, and this is a key characteristic trait I wanted to briefly highlight.