What is the central idea that emerges from Oedipus and Creon's dialogue?

Students may suggest that the dialogue between Oedipus and Creon develops the central idea of the complex relationship between the power of the gods and the power of men.“Count no man happy till he dies” is the central theme that leads to the self-discovery. The road to self-discovery adopted by Oedipus leads him to his downfall and tragic end. Oedipus knows the answers to the Sphinx riddles but does not know his past.

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