What Is The Difference Between Oedipus And A Doll's House

The characters from the plays A Doll House and Oedipus, Krogstad and the house messenger, have similar dependencies, yet are completely different people. Krogstad, we all know was a man from Nora’s past. Krogstad was involved in a work scandal many years before. In result of Krogstad making a bad decision, his career is in jeopardy. Now if I ever did a favor for someone and it came back on me and the only way I could save myself was to tell on the other person. Its every man for himself in this situation. I personally think anyone would do what Krogstad chose to do. Blackmailing Nora was the only way to ensure that he would not lose his job. A Doll House by Henrik Ibsen reveals to us just how serious Krogstad is when he confronted Nora.
Krogstad (controlling himself): Listen to me, Mrs. Helmer. If necessary, I am prepared to fight for my small past in the Bank as if I were fighting for my life. Nora: So, it seems
Krogstad: It is not only for the sake of the money; indeed, that weighs least with me in the matter. There is another reason--- well, I may as well tell you. My position is this. I daresay you know, like everybody else, that once, many years ago, I was guilty of an indiscretion. Nora: I think I have heard something of the kind. (Ibsen Act 1 lines 356-360)
More examples can be found throughout the play A Doll House. The house messenger was someone who carries messages for the king and or employed to do so, in the palace of the king Oedipus. Queen Jocasta’s death and the blinding of Kind Oedipus was a devastating event. However, it was the house messenger’s duty to announce what has accrued. By announcing what has happened, does it influence the messenger? Will the house messenger feel some sort of guilt for airing out other people’s business? I can clearly see that the house messenger has a duty to