Sophocles - Oedipus Journal # 2

Does Oedipus demonstrate the qualities of a proficient or deficient leader? Examine Oedipus' actions and word choice. As you continue to read, how does your impression of Oedipus change? How would you describe the personalities of Creon and Teiresias?

Oedipus deomostrates the qualites of a proficient leader in this passage. His focus on the welfare of his people is a good quality for a king and his desire to fix the problem any way possible is another good quality but Oedipus changes when he refuse to accept what Teiresias says or to even consider it when he is blamed. My impression of Oedipus changes with his harsh treatment of Creon and his accuations of treason to a family member. Oedipus had no merit for the accusation and he seemed parioned and i lost some respect for how ggod of king he seemed. I would describe Creon as loyal but as an under of achiver. Creon like to take the thing that come easy like haveing the king as a brother in law and he takes advantage of that instead of working for his respect in the kingdom he just takes it. Teiresias seems very frustrated with people not believeing him and it leaves him with a short temper and he gets very angry when people don't listen to his advice even though as the reader you know it is right. Teiresias also seems very set in who he is and he wont change for anyone.