... the killer of King Laius. He is very diligent in the inquiry and finally comes to the horrible truth that he himself is the murderer. Jocasta kills herself at the horrible realization that she has laid with her son. As Oedipus puts out his eyes at finally seeing the truth he says ... intelligence superior to theirs. Oedipus uses the same intelligence and perseverance to find the killer of Laius. He does not give up his search even when Jocasta warns him to stop and let the matter rest. He calls the shepherd and interrogates him until he discovers the horrifying truth that he is the ... t...

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... ). Ironically, few of his so-called plans originate from careful deduction, but a quick thought instead. At the end, Oedipus's determination evolves into stubbornness which darkens his mind. No matter how Jocasta comforts him with her logical reasoning that Oedipus can never be involved in this crime, Oedipus still insists on searching for proofs and emphasizes the urgency of revealing the truth ... the witness cries out desperately, "Please, in god's name, no more questions" (1463), Oedipus keeps interrogating who the murder is until the bloody spear of truth eventually makes Jocasta co...

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