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No, Theban King Oedipus doesn't kill his brother in 'Oedipus Rex'. He has no brother to kill. He's the only child of his biological parents, King Laius and Queen Jocasta of Thebes.

Neither does he have a step or foster brother to kill. Once again, he's the only child of his foster parents, King Polybus and Queen Merope of Corinth.

But Oedipus does have two half brothers of whom he also is the father. Albeit unknowingly, he marries his own mother, Theban Queen Jocasta. They have twin sons, Eteocles and Polyneices. Oedipus doesn't kill either one of his half brothers. But he becomes so angry and bitter that he curses them and calls for their downfall and destruction.

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Who is Oedipus' brother-in-law in Oedipus Rex?

Creon


Who is Oedipus' uncle in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Creon is Oedipus' uncle in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon is the brother of Theban Queen Jocasta, Oedipus' wife and mother. He therefore is Oedipus' brother-in-law and uncle. Additionally, he shares royal powers with his brother and sister-in-law.


What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?

Brother-in-law and uncle is Creon's relationship to Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon is Theban Queen Jocasta's brother. Jocasta is the wife and the mother of King Oedipus. Oedipus therefore is both brother-in-law and nephew to Creon.


Who are the main characters in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Oedipus, Jocasta, Teiresias, and Creon are the main characters in 'Oedipus Rex'. Theban King Oedipus is the husband and son of Theban Queen Jocasta. Subsequent Theban King Creon is Jocasta's brother, and the brother-in-law and uncle of Oedipus. Teiresias is a blind prophet.


Does Oedipus kill himself at the end of 'Oedipus Rex'?

No, Oedipus does not kill himself at the end of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus does not express an interest in killing himself at the play's end. Instead, he indicates that he wants to live in exile instead of being executed. He makes no attempt to escape or change his fated punishment other than to blind himself and then try to influence Creon, his brother-in-law and royal predecessor.

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Who is Oedipus' brother-in-law in Oedipus Rex?

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Who is Oedipus' uncle in 'Oedipus Rex'?

Creon is Oedipus' uncle in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon is the brother of Theban Queen Jocasta, Oedipus' wife and mother. He therefore is Oedipus' brother-in-law and uncle. Additionally, he shares royal powers with his brother and sister-in-law.


What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus in the play 'Oedipus Rex'?

Brother-in-law and uncle is Creon's relationship to Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon is Theban Queen Jocasta's brother. Jocasta is the wife and the mother of King Oedipus. Oedipus therefore is both brother-in-law and nephew to Creon.


Who is Antigone's father?

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Who are the main characters in 'Oedipus Rex'?

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Is Jocasta and Creon brother and sister in Oedipus Rex?

no they are married originally


Does Oedipus kill himself at the end of 'Oedipus Rex'?

No, Oedipus does not kill himself at the end of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus does not express an interest in killing himself at the play's end. Instead, he indicates that he wants to live in exile instead of being executed. He makes no attempt to escape or change his fated punishment other than to blind himself and then try to influence Creon, his brother-in-law and royal predecessor.


What scene does Jocasta kill herself in 'Oedipus Rex'?

scene 4


What is 'Rex' from 'Oedipus Rex' in English?

"Rex" is Latin for "King". Oedipus Rex means "Oedipus the King".


What is Oedipus's punishment in Oedipus Rex?

Oedipus blinds himself and is banished to the mountains to be alone until he dies by the new king, who is his uncle/brother-in-law.


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Thebes is the setting of Oedipus Rex because it is the place where the story begins.