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.
Aristotle used Oedipus as an example for many of the principles he articulates in The Poetics.
Oedipus is king of Thebes
Dramatic irony is at work; it reveals that Oedipus often speaks rashly.
what is the social context of Oedipus the king drama
Oedipus is King of Thebes.
Oedipus kills him.
Sight and Blindness
Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King) was written by Sophocles.