Eddie shows his ego throughout the book because he feels the need to show that he is the one who helps the two men, gives them a place to sleep and that they owe him. However, they disrespect him by marrying his niece whom he loves and insulting him in front of his neighbors. Therefore, Eddie decides to report them. After doing this, he states that he “wants [her] respect.” Have they never heard of it? ” (Fitts 80) Even though it is a small line, this word illustrates his ego because he feels above them and feels the need to show it to everyone around him. Oedipus follows suit with this mantra of respect and power throughout Oedipus Rex. During the play, Oedipus becomes furious when he senses that his best friend Creon may be trying to plot against him in order to obtain the power he holds. From the beginning, Oedipus feels he is a gift from the gods and uses his status to express his power. In the play, Oedipus declares: “Wealth, power, political know-how! Royal position, admired everywhere... if Creon, in whom [Oedipus] trusted, Creon [his] friend, for this great function that the city once placed in [his] hands without anyone seeking it - if for this power Creon secretly desires to destroy [Oedipus]” (Fitts 20). Even though Oedipus holds the title of king, he remains skeptical of his closest friends' attempt to do so..