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What is Creon to Oedipus?

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A relative, as brother-in-law and uncle, and a colleague are what Theban King Creon is to Theban King Oedipus. Creon is the brother of Theban Queen Jocasta. Jocasta is both wife and, albeit unknowingly, mother to Oedipus. In addition to the ties of blood and marriage, Creon is co-ruler with the royal couple. The three are the ruling monarchs of Thebes. So they share the same job title, and are in the same line of work.

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