ader. He is well respected and seen as almost a God in Thebes for that he once saved the city from the sphinx. " You are a man of experience, the kind whose plans result in effective action... noblest of men, we beg you, save this city" (Priest 2). It is clear here that the city is in trouble and the people are turning to Oedipus for help. They turn to him not only because he is their leader but also because they trust him for that he once saved the city and for this he became king of Thebes. Oedipus, at the time did not consider himself any better than the people of the city. Creon is ready to give a report of the city and he asks Oedipus if he would like to go inside and talk? Oedipus replies, " speak out, before all of us. The sorrows of my people here mean more to me than any fear I may have for my own life"(Oedipus 6). This is a prime example of how Oedipus puts the people of his city before anything. If there is a problem he will fix it., He is genuinely concerned for his people because of this plague. Oedipus is a well- respected, noble leader for his people of Thebes. He is willing to do anything for his people and for this the citizens of Thebes admire him.
             Although Oedipus is noble, he is also flawed and this causes, others to feel apprehensive. Unfortunately nobody is perfect. Oedipus has many flaws. Oedipus's anger is a major flaw. Oedipus makes all the important decisions in moments of rage. The reason that he left his home in Corinth is because he became angry with a man that told him that Polybus and Merope were not his real parents. It is believed that he solved the riddle of the sphinx in a fit of anger. Oedipus also becomes angry with the blind prophet, which cause
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