Oedipus Rex is set in ancient Thebes.
Oedipus.
Oedipus the King (Oedipus Tyrannus) was written by Sophocles c.430 BC.
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
it was king Laius, Oedipus' real father.
Oedipus is king of Thebes
Oedipus.
Oedipus the King (Oedipus Tyrannus) was written by Sophocles c.430 BC.
"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".
it was king Laius, Oedipus' real father.
Oedipus is king of Thebes
Oedipus is King of Thebes.
what is the social context of Oedipus the king drama
Oedipus kills him.
Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King) was written by Sophocles.
Oedipus does not realize that he killed king Laius and that king Laius was his father.
A. Jocasta is Oedipus' wife (and his mother).
Corinthian King Polybus is Theban King Oedipus' adopted father.