Throughout the story of “Oedipus the King” the king suffers from his timeless human experience as he impulsively blinds himself. Oedipus learns of the truths behind his parents and of his children and in his shame he cannot bare to look at what he has done. With his impulsive decision he found a permanent solution for his shame and in turn later regretted it as he wanted his children back in his arms. As a consequence, he is forced to let go of his children after all, in order to live outside of Thebes away from the horrors bestowed upon him. Creon also demonstrates a timeless behavior as he is gracious towards Oedipus and tries to show him that he was a decent man before the recent events and will continue to be a decent man after them. Creon says to Oedipus “I gave you this because I knew from old days how you loved them as I see now.” Crean feels for Oedipus and his act of pity will not be forgotten.
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Hello, Julia. I think a better example of your first event are world leaders being willingly ignorant towards crimes in their countries. This can be said about the persecution of Muslims in China and Russia ignoring the fact that its citizens do not want the war in Ukraine. It all comes down to the fact that those in power tend to ignore their people while strengthening their own rule. Overall, your discussion was very good.