Synthesis

As the play goes on I begin to see Oedipus as a weak character. Oedipus should have considered other ways to amend for what he had done. Now his daughters are without a father and will be shunned by society also. He only considered himself until the very end. Ultimately I saw the how society rejects incest and the toll it takes on family members such as Oedipus’ daughters. Oedipus’ daughters were affected even though they did not do anything wrong. The play also showed me how leadership can be affected by other factors other than how well you actually can lead. For an example because when the citizens found out Oedipus committed incest he is now seen as a bad leader even though he was revered and seen the highest of men.  Suddenly he was the bottom of society and no longer could hold the position of “King.” His daughters were even taken from him and it is only until the very last moment before they leave that he realizes he is no longer even able to see them grow up because he blinded himself and cannot be there to support them. “How I weep for you- I cannot see you now… / just thinking of all your days to come, the bitterness, / the life that rough mankind will thrust upon you, / the banquets of the clans?” (1627-1631) Oedipus is finally realizing the impact he has on his daughters. However he is a weak character because he should have not blinded himself and took care of his daughters.