Through Oedipus' mistakes, the audience becomes wary of their own traits of arrogance and its negative effects on their lives. Light versus darkness is one of the main themes of the play, which is compared through the ability to see and being blind. Having capable eyes does not mean being able to see the truth, nor does being blind mean being unaware of the truth. The importance of being honest is crucial to the balance and peace of the world, as other characters besides Oedipus, such as Jocasta and King Laius, would have avoided a fatal end if they had told the truth. The characters' mortal fate is the last, but strongest reminder of the impact of arrogance on human beings