Oedipus
... In which section of the play do we see Oedipus act like the man who killed a number of people for not getting out of the crossroads? Oedipus by nature carries the characteristics and traits of his father; therefore he is hot-tempered and often irrational. ... ” Oedipus praised him and was glade to see him. Oedipus spattered Teiresias with complements, in moments, however Oedipus hot-temper took over. Oedipus aggression seeped out of him as he mocked Teiresias’s disability and called him a liar. ... This trait also emerges when Oedipus confront Creon with his accusations. Oedipus explodes on Creon his trusted kinsman, brother in law and a loyal friend. ... Oedipus regards his opinion highly as well. ... When really it is Oedipus who fails to see the light and therefore not only betrays himself, but the people around him. ... The warnings are issued everywhere throughout the play, that Oedipus hot-temper will be his doom. ... Also in the end of the play when the Herdsman is received in Oedipus’s house he orders to pursued the old man with pain by twisting his arm. ... How is he a “foil” (contrast) to Oedipus? Creon is the rational one, he urges Oedipus not to jump to conclusions, but rethink his actions. Creon before giving the news to Oedipus from the Pythian temple asks if they should go inside. Oedipus however, irrationally declares him to speak in front of the crowd, not even having a clue what the news may bring. Also as mentioned before when Oedipus lunges at Creon, saying that he betrayed his king. Creon does not go fanatical; instead he tries to explain to Oedipus why he didn’t betray him, logically. ... ” Creon urges Oedipus to reconsider his opinion of the situation. He says that without getting more proof of the crime he committed, Oedipus cannot unleash such heavy accusations on Creon. Also in the end of the play Creon shows that he is indeed forgiving and understands the torture that Oedipus went through.