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Does Oedipus argue that he is morally innocent in 'Oedipus Rex' and 'Oedipus at Colonus'?
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Yes, Oedipus argues that he is morally innocent in "Oedipus Rex" and "Oedipus at Colonus" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, disgraced Theban King Oedipus argues that he is morally innocent of criminal acts and immoral behavior. For example, he cannot be charged with murder because he kills his own father and four others in self-defense and in ignorance during a street brawl in which he is outnumbered six to one. He cannot be charged with incest because he marries his own mother in complete ignorance of her and his true identities. He pleads a lack of motive and intent.
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What does Jocasta say to Creon in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That he needs to go home is what Jocasta says to Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta's brother Creon and husband King Oedipus argue. Jocasta attempts to stop the fight. She says that are more important things to worry about than their petty fights and that each one just needs to go home.
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