Oedipus' actions are unintentional, which makes the consequences much more difficult to bear. It is by discussing with the Shepherd that the truth about the birth of Oedipus is revealed: “O light! May I never look upon you again, revealed as I am, a sinner in my begetting, a sinner in marriage, a sinner in the shedding of blood! (Sophocles, 1156-1158). When he learns the truth, he feels great despair. Oedipus is able to easily invoke the public's pity as the once strong and powerful ruler is reduced to nothing. His nature contributes to his failure, as it is his pride and relentless search for truth that shines a light on his crimes, making the purge of emotions much stronger, as he unknowingly committed the sin and took all necessary measures to prevent its failure. unfortunately, this allows the public to feel sorry for him. Furthermore, Oedipus harbors immense guilt for actions predetermined by fate. He plucks out his eyes as punishment: “How could I meet my father beyond the grave with seeing eyes; or my unfortunate mother, against whom I committed a sin so heinous that no simple death could pay for? » (1372-1375). Oedipus does his best to thwart the prophecy so that it does not come true, yet his fate was predetermined. Oedipus blinds himself, which shows his extreme feelings of regret for not being able to prove the prophecy false. Since Oedipus acts according to