The sin that angers Apollo is not Oedipus's murder and incest, but the lack of civic duty displayed by the citizens of Thebes.

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In Sophocles' play "Oedipus Rex," Apollo is angry with the citizens of Thebes for not finding and punishing the murderer of the former king, Laius. Oedipus's murder and incest are the tragic consequences of this larger sin, but they are not directly what angers Apollo.

The Sin That Angers Apollo Is Not Oedipus's Murder and Incest