How is Oedipus a good king in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Answer 1

That he is accessible, anticipatory,results-orientedand straightforward are reasons why Oedipus is a good king in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Oedipus allows open access to himself and to information by the priest of Zeus and the suppliants. He anticipates problems and problem-solving by arranging for a visit with the Delphic oracle. He says that Teiresias the blind prophet needs to be consulted and the Theban shepherd needs to be interrogated and does both. He says what he means and means what he says.