Critical 2-page Response on Oedipus the King

The character of Oedipus in Oedipus the King possesses many character traits suchas power, a strong tendency to ignore facts, and superstition that clearly reveals thedepth and true identity of his character. The primary goal of Oedipus is to restorepeace to the city of Thebes by eliminating its plague. He continually intrigues hisaudience with his limitless dedicated and obsessive drive to expose the man whomurdered Laios and avenge his death. This obsessive drive and dedication tolifting the horrific plague from Thebes is a significant aspect of Oedipus’spersonality. It reveals three integral character traits which are factors leading to hisself realization, and also the deterioration of his kingship, pride, integrity, selfrespect, and ultimately the disgrace of his entire existence. Discuss how the threecharacter traits of Courage, Love, and Hate are exhibited by Oedipus at pivotalpoints in the play.