Tiresias is the prophet who presents the truth to Oedipus, but he denies being the polluter of his own land (372). His refusal to be a polluter of his own land not only demonstrates his ignorance as a leader, but also how his anger leads him to be ignorant. Oedipus responds to Tiresias' statement by letting him know to “turn quickly/ and go home, far away” (453-454). Oedipus is not willing to accept the truth by looking at it only in his own way; he doesn't stop to think about the city and the plague. Because he reacts with anger, this causes him not to see the truth. Therefore, his anger is what makes him ignorant. As a result, he is unable to see beyond his own perspective and strikes his own city, letting the plague continue. This reveals his negative aspects as a leader, which makes Oedipus simply not a good leader. Tiresias not only tries to present the truth to Oedipus, but he also tries to prevent him from being told the truth for his own good. He lets Oedipus know that he “can learn nothing from me [Tiresias]” (352). Oedipus is stubborn and does not listen to his words; he wants the truth to be revealed. Therefore, full of anger, he says to Tiresias: “you, the worst of evil men! You would anger a stone” (353). Oedipus doesn't take the time to think about why Tiresias might not want him