Honesty In Sophocles 'Oedipus The King'

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What is true? According to the Oxford Dictionary, True is something in accordance to fact or that is real and actual. Many individuals true mean many different things, depending on the context at which it is asked. Such an abstract question there must be an abstract concept to explain it, but the answer is simple. The truth is anything that has the fundamental basis of validation. The truth is manifested into many forms that will be discovered in the text Oedipus the King by Sophocles. The truth is to convey different levels of human interaction that can be validated. Through the truth, there is an understanding of why humans convey the truth in these ways.
Knowledge, the awareness or familiarity gained by experience, is a trait that provides …show more content…

Honesty is the act of telling the truth or being loyal. Honesty not only in the word an individual speaks, but in their actions to. The action of honesty is an honourable one, as proven in Sophocles, Oedipus the King; when Oedipus reveals his full past through conversation to Jocasta, revealing how he killed a man, how he defeated the sphinx all in casual dialogue between him and Jocasta. Honesty that is presented in the texts represents what type of character Oedipus is and how he contributes to the story’s development. By revealing the truth whole heartedly, Oedipus proves that he is an honourable and honest …show more content…

Many people have irrational fears like the fear of dots or the fear of fears, but the truth lies in the rational fears like the fear of abandonment, or the fear of failure and the fear that is discussed in the text Oedipus the King, the fear of losing loved ones. After the death of his spouse and mother, Jocasta, Oedipus decided for his actions he must pay the ultimate price by exiling himself as a result of him killing the king:
OEDIPUS. [Creon] must send [Oedipus] into exile-away from Thebes… but [he] am hateful to the gods above all men… then take [him] away from here at once.
CREON. Come then, but let go of the children.
OEDIPUS. Don’t take them away from [Oedipus] (82-83)
The fear of losing loved ones is a very common fear and most definitely a true fear to be considered.
The truth, taking many forms, demonstrates that humans interact in many ways and the truth comes through many mediums. Providing and understanding of these truths show how intelligent beings humans are. Oedipus the King is a great example of the truths by providing readers with a sense Knowledge, Honesty and Fear that is convey in the text through the characters words and actions. The truth morphs and creates positive reinforcements towards many real world

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