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Quote #10
THESEUS. Then, he has come as a suppliant of the deities, and
Pays no small tribute to this land and to me.
These things inspire my reverence, and I will never cast out the favor
Of this man, but, on the contrary, I will settle him in my land. (634-37)
Oedipus is willing to bend to the will of the gods in charge of the sacred grove. Because he is respectful of the religious beliefs of Athens, Theseus is willing to play ball with him. It’s often true that human beings are much more tolerant of strangers when they try to fit in, especially when it comes to avoiding divine wrath.