Pride In Oedipus The King

“I, Oedipus, a name that all men know” said a very hubristic and “blinded” Oedipus. There are three causes that result in hubris, or overwhelming pride, that occur through Oedipus numerous times throughout the play Oedipus The King, and many other leaders. These three causes are: A situation in which a kingdom or a society is experiencing a downfall and is in need of a savior, something fortunate happens that puts the character in a favorable position and in an ideal setting in place, and an above-average denial, ignorance, or “blindness” to new-found knowledge which may place the character in an unfavorable or degrading position or situation with people of the kingdom or society in which the character is located.
The possibility of being so helpless and needy to the point where it is an
Once the leader arrives and takes control of the situation, he is most likely hailed as a hero by the helpless and admired for his leadership, courage, and/or powerfulness, which in many cases, results in the leader feeling that he is superior compared to his peers, a figure who cannot be judged, and a figure who makes decisions and statements that are not to be questioned, a higher power. The leader has so much confidence in his abilities he underestimates the benefit of being advised by others, as he thinks he has a superior knowledge or ability to control and maintain the current situation, whatever that may be. This can be seen through Oedipus in Oedipus The King when he arrives in the city of Thebes soon after the death of Laius, whom Oedipus would later find out is his father. The city of Thebes is without a king, the people without a commander, the Queen, Jocasta, widowed, is without a husband to help her rule over her kingdom. The people of Thebes need a leader who can shape the city back to original state, and allow the previous King’s death, Laius, to be only a