Creon before giving the news to Oedipus from the Pythian temple asks if they should go inside. Oedipus however, irrationally declares him to speak in front of the crowd, not even having a clue what the news may bring. Also as mentioned before when Oedipus lunges at Creon, saying that he betrayed his king. Creon does not go fanatical; instead he tries to explain to Oedipus why he didn't betray him, logically. Creon argues that he is not perusing the thrown, do to the simple fact that he has "painless power and assured authority." Creon urges Oedipus to reconsider his opinion of the situation. He says that without getting more proof of the crime he committed, Oedipus cannot unleash such heavy accusations on Creon. Also in the end of the play Creon shows that he is indeed forgiving and understands the torture that Oedipus went through. He does not mock Oedipus or taunt him. Instead he shows nobility and allows Oedipus to say goodbye to his remaining family. He does not push for Oedipus to leave, Oedipus himself decided to. We see Creon confront Oedipus after Oedipus blinded himself. Creon does not confront Oedipus outside; (like Oedipus did with Creon) rather he takes the drama of sight, to a more private place. Creon does not go on a rampage, he is restraint and understanding. This is an honorable attitude because recently Oedipus was ready to end his best friend's life with out certain proof. .
3. Creon says: "In time you will know all with certainty: Time is the only test of honest man, One day is space enough to know a rogue.".
How is time a powerful force in the play?.
Time is a powerful element in the play; it makes the play more dramatic and the punishment more painful. Since Oedipus killed his father, it took many years for him to realize what he had done and for that time a lot was established. He became king, had children, and fell in love with his mother. He was high on top, well the higher he was the harder he stumbled down.
