This
question focuses on the central flaw in the character of . In many ways, he is an admirable
leader. He is intelligent, hard-working, and devoted to the good of his subjects. His actions
illustrate the central qualities of a good king. however, as is usually the case with tragic
protagonists, his character has one central flaw, namely arrogance. He is overly aware of his
own combination of physical and intellectual gifts and too much in love with his own abilities
and authority. This means that he is very bad at listening to others and this is a key element
in his downfall.
First, he refuses top listen to , reacting to Creon's quite
sensible suggestions with paranoia. rather than thinking about what Creon has to say, Oedipus
takes any suggestions from Creon as evidence that Creon is trying to usurp his
authority.
The prophetis an even more important example of Oedipus' failure
to listen. Teiresias is a religious authority and his words reflect the will of
Apollo...
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