fail at searching for justice is what makes the play a tragedy. For example, had Oedipus fought for the injustice being made to him by the almighty gods, then maybe he could have avoided his downfall and the play would have described him as a strong and powerful king that overcomes his injustice and fate. If this had happened then the play would be inspiring, which would be the complete opposite of the initial intent. When Oedipus accepts all the punishments and injustices, then the play can focus only on how ironic it is that Oedipus was the killer after cursing and being so persistent on finding who the killer of Laius was. Therefore, Oedipus? unwillingness to fight for justice is important to the theme of the
fail at searching for justice is what makes the play a tragedy. For example, had Oedipus fought for the injustice being made to him by the almighty gods, then maybe he could have avoided his downfall and the play would have described him as a strong and powerful king that overcomes his injustice and fate. If this had happened then the play would be inspiring, which would be the complete opposite of the initial intent. When Oedipus accepts all the punishments and injustices, then the play can focus only on how ironic it is that Oedipus was the killer after cursing and being so persistent on finding who the killer of Laius was. Therefore, Oedipus? unwillingness to fight for justice is important to the theme of the