Sophocles: Journal 2

Is Oedipus a proficient leader?

Oedipus does demonstrate qualities of a proficient leader. He understands what his kingdom is going through and listens to the ideas of his people.

How does my view on Oedipus change?

In the first part of the story and in the beginning of this part i like Oedipus a lot. then, when he started to argue with the old man, i started to think that there is something about Oedipus that he isnt telling others. some dark secret. When he starts to insult the man, even for such petty things as his blindness, we see a different side of Oedipus. when provoked, he fights dirty and he doesnt care who gets hurt.

Teiresias:
Seems like a troubled old man. He has given up on telling people things because he is sick of being right but no one believing him. it seems that he argues with others and gets yelled at a lot by others because he doesnt tell them what they want to hear.

Creon:
At first he seems very fragile, easily damaged by Oedipus' insults and naming him as a traitor. But then we see that he is very determined to clear his name, he wants Oedipus to look at the facts. he is strong willed and will not go down without a fight.