Oedipus Journal 2

At the start, Oedipus seems like a very proficient leader. He seems to truly want the killer brought to justice by all means. He wishes the best for Thebes, and springs into action, trying to find out who the killer of Laius is and where he is at. He seems to be very knowledgeable as he seems to talk in a very intelligent way and uses words which seem as if he were very intelligent. As the story progresses, Oedipus seems to become harsh and abuse his power. He starts yelling at Tiresias because he wont give information and seems to only care of his own well being. He also begins to use words like "scum" and "spurn", a lower level of vocabulary than before, and becomes demanding. He also begins to become selfish, when Tiresias tells him he is the killer, he refuses to listen to save his own life from death or exile.

Tiresias seems to be very wise and initially does not want to hurt others, like Oedipus when they are speaking of the killer of Laius. He does not strike out unless struck upon, such as when Oedipus begins to yell at him for not telling him the truth. He uses the power of words, not actions, to help his cause.

Creon seems to be less powerful than Oedipus, yet offers good words of advice. He seems to be the exact opposite of what Oedipus makes him out to be. He seems to be wise and kind-hearted, and uses words to act rather than actions.