A timeless event that can be seen in Oedipus is one’s pride leading them to their downfall. This can be seen in many leaders in the history of the world. One such leader was Napoleon. His own pride within the French army caused him to thin out his forces leading to his defeat. Another ruler this can be seen in is Hitler and his attempted invasion of Russia. He believed in himself so much that he did not take into account the different terrain and climate of said country. This led to the eventual break down of the German army and his eventual retreat out of Russia. Another event often seen is rulers trying to protect their own power. The best example of this is during campaign time when politicians slander each other in order to look more appealing to voters. They let go of their morals in order to stay in charge.
