The Greeks believed that too much power entrusted in one person was dangerous. ... This is representative of Sophocles's belief that a king is constantly obsessing about his rule and his power. ... He wants to save his city, but he also wants glory and vindication. ... The gods will not have any one man become so powerful, and the nature of power itself is to corrupt. ... It is another reminder of human weakness, and why an individual shouldn't hold absolute power. ...

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• Grade Level: High School