A complex character is a character in literature or other forms of art that has many layers and complexities to their personality. Two examples of complex characters are Oedipus and Electra. Oedipus is a figure from Greek mythology who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother. Electra is a figure from Greek mythology who was consumed by her desire for revenge against her mother for the death of her father. Both characters have a deep complexity to their personalities, making them interesting and compelling figures in literature and art.