This image represents the moment in Oedipus's life when he is forced to choose between two paths: one that will lead him to his destiny as the killer of his father and the husband of his mother, and one that will lead him to a life of peace and happiness. Oedipus chooses the former path, and his journey leads to tragedy and heartbreak.
A person trapped in a labyrinth, with no way to escape.
This image represents the feeling of entrapment that Oedipus experiences as he realizes the truth about his past. He is caught in a cycle of violence and deception, and he feels powerless to change his fate.
A person blindfolded, walking towards a cliff.
This image represents Oedipus's blindness to the truth about himself. He is so focused on his own desires that he cannot see the consequences of his actions. He walks blindly towards his doom, and he is ultimately destroyed by his own hubris.
A person wearing a mask, hiding their true identity.
This image represents Oedipus's duplicity. He tries to hide his true nature from the world, but his true identity is eventually revealed. He is exposed as a murderer and an adulterer, and he is cast out of society.