Oedipus' actions are unintentional, which makes the consequences much harder to bear. Conversing with the Shepherd, the truth about the birth of Oedipus comes to light, and he says: “O light! May I never look upon you again, revealed as I am, a sinner in my generation, a sinner in marriage, a sinner in bloodshed!” (Sophocles, 1156-1158). When he learns the truth he feels great desperation. Oedipus is able to easily invoke the public's pity as the once strong and powerful ruler is reduced to nothing. His nature helps him in his failure, as it is his pride and relentless pursuit of the truth that brings his crimes to light, this causes the elimination of emotions to be much stronger, as he committed the sin unknowingly and has taken all necessary measures to prevent its failure. bad luck, allows the audience to feel pity towards him. Furthermore, Oedipus harbors immense guilt for actions predetermined by fate. He gouges out his eyes as a punishment like: “how could I meet my father beyond the grave with seeing eyes; or my unhappy mother, against whom I have committed a sin so atrocious that no mere death could atone for?”(1372-1375). Oedipus tries his best to thwart the prophecy so that it does not come true, however his fate was predetermined. Oedipus blinds himself, this shows his extreme regret for not having been able to demonstrate the falsity of the prophecy. Since Oedipus acts according to