Oidipous does now at last expostulate, and yet it would seem only to demonstrate that he has not recognized the convergence of narratives, prophecies, and actions, for his response expresses sensitivity only to the mention of his scars. He has made none of the connections that he should now be able to make. This failure suggests that his injuries have been such a burden to him that their very mention completely distracts him. The nature of the burden imposed by the scars remains, however, a mystery. Have his sufferings been emotional or physical? Has he been plagued by the disability itself or its unknown origins? He might now view his scars in an altogether different light; he has just been informed that they are a sign of his salvation, not only by the Corinthian who lays claim to it, but by the god Apollo, whose prophesied consequences for Laios required that Oidipous survive to manhood. As signs of divine interest, the wounds are less to be complained about than marveled at; they should humble Oidipous and cause him to realize that he owes the god a debt of gratitude. [Mpe] [Ad] [Apa] [P]