Oedipus Quotes and Analysis

Quote	Analysis
“For my own sake I’ll  rid us of this corruption/ Whoever killed the king may decide to kill me too/ with the same violent hand”(Oedipus the King, 157-159)	This quote from Oedipus I found very ironic. It is one of the rare moments in the story where foreshadowing is seen. Oedipus in this scene acts like a righteous king, when in actually he is the most corrupt person in Thebes.
“You with your precious eyes/ you’re blind to the corruption of your life”(Oedipus the King, 470-471)	Tiresias makes a valid observation on Oedipus’ kingship. His situation is ironic because he values his eyes, but yet he doesn't truly see his crooked ways. Even though, he is told that his arrogance “blinds” him from what the prophecy says, he remains ignorant.
“Now as it is. I’d have you say a prayer/ prey for life, my children/ live where you are free to grow and season”(Oedipus the King, 1657-1659)	This scene is very significant to the story. Here Oedipus has a moment of revelation and has come to terms of his wrongdoings in his past. His flaws are acknowledged but by this time it is too late. Oedipus doesn't realize that his poor decisions permanently affected his future generations and family tree with incest.
“People of Thebes, my countrymen, look on Oedipus. He solved the famous riddle with his brilliance, he rose to power, a man beyond all power. Who could behold his greatness without envy? Now  what a black sea of terror overwhelm him. Now as we keep our watch and wait the final day, count no man happy till he dies, free of pain at last.” (Oedipus the King, 1678-1684)	The Chorus highlights Oedipus’s greatest achievements and failures throughout his life up until he got exiled from Thebes. He was a man that represented a person with authority and corruption soon overwhelmed him to his own demise. Even Though his life was prophesied, the pain he suffered was inevitable. Sophocles,  wanted to show that pain is inevitable and everyone has to deal with it. It’s apart of life.