CHARACTER OF OEDIPUS REX
... He or she must possess many excellent qualities but will show one character flaw which will lead to his/her death. Finally, we (the audience) will accept this downfall because of that character flaw. With this definition it is certain that Oedipus is a tragic hero in Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus Rex. Oedipus is a man of high standing. ... His real father, Laius, was the previous king before Oedipus. The people admire Oedipus because he is the surest in mortal ways and the wisest in the ways of the Gods. ... Oedipus endured great suffering. ... Oedipus subjects himself to a lifetime of suffering.