Oedipus has demonstrated qualities of both a proficient leader and a deficient leader. For example he is working to save his city state from what is believed to be the rath of the gods but the means by which he is doing this are not productive. "Must Creon, so long my friend, my most trusted friend, stalk me by stelth, and study to dispossess me of the power this city has given me," (36). Oedipus is quick to lay blame on anyone he suspects to have killed Laius even when Teiresia tells him he is wrong to do so. This behavior is not practicall and could cause a misconviction of the criminal.
He also seems to rely heavilly on teh advise of others he believes are wiser then himself. However even when he is given advise he does not take it and turns hostile, blaming the one who gave him the advise. These actions lead me to think that Oedipus is stressed about something, possibly the burden of the plague. Although he started out with good intensions, Oedipus' methods have become less-than-exemplarary.
Teiresias and Creon both seem like humble, supportive characters. Creon like Oedipus seems like he wants to help the country however Teiresias seems a little more concerned with his personal condition than Creon. Both men do want to see the country's wellfare get better.
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