Teiresias, the Corinthian messenger and the Theban shepherd come to see Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the presence of Teiresias the blind prophet is requested for help in identifying the killer of Oedipus' royal predecessor, Theban King Laius. The Corinthian messenger appears unexpectedly with news of the death of Oedipus' presumed father, Corinthian monarch Polybus. The presence of the Theban shepherd is requested by Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta to verify the number of people involved in killing Laius.
"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'.
Corinth is where Oedipus is raised "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, this information comes out in the course of the play. The play begins with the audience meeting Oedipus as King of Thebes. Oedipus assumes that he is Corinthian born and bred because that is where he is relocated not too long after birth in Thebes.
He will give a reward to the person who brings him info
The shepherd in Oedipus Rex is the person who rescues Oedipus Rex as a child. The shepherd also confirms the main character's fate.
It is because Thebes suffers from a pestilence that the priest comes to see Oedipus at the opening of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the term pestilence describes an epidemic, such as the plague. In Thebes, its effects extend to cattle, children and crops. It most likely results from human commission or omission found offensive by the gods, such as committing crimes and neglecting mandatory cleansing rituals.
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 Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
Sophocles, an Ancient Greek playwright, wrote Oedipus Rex.
Oedipus
Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus