Oedipus Rex

             The kings that were around during the time of Oedipus Rex's time of rule were thought.
             In Oedipus Rex by Sophocles Oedipus has certain traits. He is sympathetic, Angry, .
             and persistent throughout the story. .
             First, Oedipus is sympathetic to the people in the city. Oedipus is there to help the .
             people, he said " I would not have you speak through messangers, I have come myself to hear .
             you." This is a positive trait because the people wanted to speak with Oedipus and he's showing .
             that he cares. After hearing the people speak about the plague he decides to send Creon to go .
             speak with the oracle to talk with gods to figure out what is going on and how to fix it. By doing .
             this he is showing that he is really trying to help everybody by trying to find a solution, which is a .
             positive trait of his. .
             Furthermore he also has a angry trait about him. Oedipus gets angry when Creon is late .
             getting back from the oracle. This however, is a negative trait because it showing that he has a .
             short temper. Also Oedipus gets angry at Teiresius when he says he wont tell Oedipus what he .
             knows so Oedipus starts yelling and calling Teiresius names to release his anger, which is also .
             another negative trait about Oedipus.
             Finally, Oedipus shows to be persistent in the story. Oedipus telling Teiresius to tell him .
             what he knows about the killing of King Laius. This is a negative trait of Oedipus . Also .
             Oedipus swears to help the people of the city find the murderer of king Laius and he says " But .
             come let someone go for the shepherd at once this matter must be settled". This is a positive trait .
             because Oedipus is going to find the murderer and lift the plague off of the city.
             In conclusion, Oedipus is a king who has certain traits. He is sympathetic, persistent, and .
             he has aanger problem.