The ancient Greeks believed that “one’s Character determines one’s fate. What are your thoughts about the Character (personnel and leadership qualities) of Oedipus?
Oedipus was a mythical king of Thebes, A tragic hero in Greek mythology; he accidentally fulfilled a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother, thereby bringing disaster to his city and family. Before giving my thoughts about the Character of Oedipus, I think it is essential to know what the Character means.
Character is defined as a trait, quality, or high moral code. I can determine through someone’s Character if the person is funny or trustworthy. The Character can also be a description of a person’s attributes, traits, or abilities.
According to me, Oedipus is a respected character for many reasons. He is noble and brave. He earns respect at Thebes for solving the riddle of the Sphinx and freeing the city. Because of his bravery and wit, the people of Thebes reward him with the position of king of their city. Despite his terrible fate, Oedipus is often an admirable character. His Character is complex and well-formed, allowing us to sympathize and feel pity for him. Some of Oedipus’ most admirable traits are his determination, commitment to truth and justice, and his desire to be a good king to Thebes ‘people. I noticed that the play Oedipus Rex is a literary tragedy, and its hero Oedipus’ most famous character trait is also his tragic flaw: hubris or excessive pride. Also, his leadership in the playwright portrays Oedipus as the king who cares for his people above all else and Kreon as a royalty who attends only to hedonic lifestyle. It is for this reason, in the citizen’s eyes, Oedipus is seen as a good leader. He demonstrates excellent leadership through several events.
Excellent discussion Jean.