It is with impatience, insults and threats that Oedipus treats others in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban King Oedipus does not show good behavior in his interactions with others. His time is precious, and he is results oriented. So he tries to move things along and get the information that he needs in ways that frighten people into carrying out his will.
Creon exerts authority over Oedipus.
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.
'King' is an English equivalent of 'Rex' in the play 'Oedipus Rex'.
The shepherd in Oedipus Rex is the person who rescues Oedipus Rex as a child. The shepherd also confirms the main character's fate.
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
Oedipus Rex is part of a four part collection of plays, three tradgedies and a comedy. We do not have the Comedy but the three tradgedies are "Oedipus Rex", "Oedipus at Colonus", and "Antigone".
Oedipus
Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.
It is helpfully and straightforwardly that Oedipus treats the priest in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the priest asks for help in ending the pestilence in Thebes. Theban King Oedipus outlines what he can do, such as find out what the Delphic oracle advises. He promises that he will fight the pestilence until he or it ends, whichever comes first.
Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus
Laius was the father of Oedipus who Oedipus killed.