what is the strengths and weaknesses of oedipus as a man as a ruler and as a husband?

One of Oedipus’ strengths as a King is his self-assurance.
This has brought him the powerful position that he finds himself in, being universally
respected and loved by his subjects.

However, as
a man, this easily morphs into arrogance. This led Oedipus to searching for a resolution
to his questions himself, rather than being cautious, as he is advised by numerous
others to do. His brash and rushed investigations, however, leads to the fatal discovery
and ultimate ruin for the king.

On the other
hand, another strength Oedipus achieved as a man and a husband is his sense of
responsibility. He takes full responsibility for his family, even at the end, when the
extent of his mistake becomes clear. He remains loyal to his family and takes
responsibility in the best way he can see available to him, by blinding himself and
accepting banishment from his kingdom and all he
loves.

Ultimately, Oedipus becomes a sympathetic
character because his strenghts outweigh his weaknesses, with courage perhaps being his
ultimate strength as a king, a husband, and a man.