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Quote #10
THESEUS. Leave now, with your threats! You, Oedipus, stay here
At rest; and have faith in us that
If I do not die first, I will not stop
Until I restore our authority over your children. (1038-41)
The fight over the girls is really a test of power. Creon is trying to assert his power by taking his nieces away from their father. Theseus has to step up and stop Creon not only because he cares about Oedipus, but also because he can’t have another king coming to his land and making his own rules.