I encountered Creon, the man I used to trust, the man I used to consider my brother. He begged for mercy at my feet; the pitiful man thinks he can persuade me towards his cause. But I am far too intelligent to be caught being fooled by such a traitor. “No, a mind which sees things clearly, as I do,would never turn traitor.” He whimpered.
I want the man dead, in the ground; a justified death, unlike those of Thebes’ citizens. Although, what if he is the cause for Thebes’suffering? Then, by my word he would not die; he would live the rest of his life in suffering! But my wife, and his sister, Jocasta came to defend him. The claims she makes, that he is loyal because of petty oaths to the Gods. I am confused.
Even the people are questioning me. What have I done for this city to turn against me?
“May I never enjoy life, but perish under a curse, if I have done to you any of the things you charge me with. [This is foreshadowing of the end of Oedipus the King. Oedipus is accused of being the cause of Thebes’ plague, and although he denies that he is, he states that the person responsible for the plague will never enjoy life in the least bit ever again. When he eventually does find out it is him all along, he will stab his eyes out, so to never enjoy the light and beauty of life ever again.]
ReplyDelete"In God's name, Oedipus, believe what he says. Show respect for the oath he swore by the gods-- do it for my sake and the sake of these people here." -Jocasta
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