The leadership of Oedipus changes through out the story. In the first reading he seems like the savior for the city. The priests and citizens gather around him and he seems capable of fixing the city from its troubles as he sends out Creon to go find guidance from the Oracle. Oedipus also vows to find the murderers of King Laius so he may bring peace back to the city. His word choice in the first reading seemed like that of a caring person looking out for the masses rather than himself.
In the next reading Oedipus seems to change as a leader and as a person. First his word choice becomes a lot more negative as he addresses the people he formerly trusted. He also seems to only care about himself as Teiresias tells him that he is the problem plaguing the city. Oedipus also turns on his friend Creon; he insults him and then wishes to have him killed because he does not agree with him. A dramatic change in personality and leadership compared to the beginning of the book
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