Oedipus shows genuine concern for his people when he is told that the populace is praying to the gods to release the terrible plague that wasted the city's crops and pastures and rendered all Theban women sterile. Oedipus' response of feeling the city's pain is not just a statement, but an action also. Amazingly, Oedipus seems to assume the role of the gods with his response, "You pray to the gods? Let me grant your prayers." I think it is noteworthy how Oedipus did not just rely on the possibility that the gods would stop the plague, but took a very active role.
             Oedipus' announcement that he had sent his brother-in-law Creon to the Pythian Oracle of Apollo shows that he is not only a man of his word, but also a man of action. Comparing this to the elections that are coming in a short month and a half, I find Oedipus a great contrast to the presidential hopefuls. Modern politicians make promises to keep the public content and gain support only for the purpose of being elected; Oedipus only speaks truth and keeps to his word.
             Upon Creon's arrival, Oedipus learns of the good news that to lift the plague, the murder of the previous king, Laius, must be found. Hearing that there was only one witness to the murder and that the murderer currently resided in his city, Oedipus becomes upset th
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