Oedipus Rex thoughts

I honestly feel sorry for Oedipus. It wasn't his fault that he made all the mistakes he did, he just didn't know. Yes, he was ignorant of the warnings he was given, but I think if I was in his shoes I would make about the same choices as he did. Most plays, tragedies in particular, have a message in them. I think that this story is to teach a lesson, saying that you should pay attention to your surroundings and not be ignorant until the last possible moment.