Oedipus: a character study

Oedipus's character is fascinating. I can't tell if he's short-tempered and power-thirsty, or genuine and just in over his head. I kind of think it is the latter. I think so far this book serves as a good lesson for me. Sometimes, like Oedipus, I take on too much. If Oedipus took a step back and listened to the Tiresias, he would know the answers by now. But being stubborn and determined, he didn't allow himself a minute to realize what is going on. Can't wait to continue...