Thebes is the hometown of Oedipus' parents in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Oedipus is a native son of Thebes, the hometown of his biological parents. But he does not know that. He thinks of Thebes as a fresh start and as protection from a horrendous prophecy concerning his presumed hometown of Corinth and his presumed parents, Corinthian monarchs Polybus and Merope.
"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'.
Polybus and Merope are the names of Oedipus' presumed parents in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polybus and Merope are the childless royal couple of Corinth. They have no one to succeed them until a Corinthian shepherd presents them with the infant Oedipus. Oedipus is raised to think of the Corinthian monarchs as his biological parents and therefore grows up with a very mistaken self-image.
An unnamed dinner guest is the person who makes Oedipus question his identity and that of his parents in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the guest drinks too much at a dinner in Corinth. He says that Oedipus is not really Corinthian King Polybus' son. Despite the fact that the man is drunk from too much wine, Oedipus is upset and begins to question who he really is and who his parents really are.
"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'.
Polybus and Merope are the names of Oedipus' presumed parents in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Polybus and Merope are the childless royal couple of Corinth. They have no one to succeed them until a Corinthian shepherd presents them with the infant Oedipus. Oedipus is raised to think of the Corinthian monarchs as his biological parents and therefore grows up with a very mistaken self-image.
An unnamed dinner guest is the person who makes Oedipus question his identity and that of his parents in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the guest drinks too much at a dinner in Corinth. He says that Oedipus is not really Corinthian King Polybus' son. Despite the fact that the man is drunk from too much wine, Oedipus is upset and begins to question who he really is and who his parents really are.
Polybus and Merope are the couple whom Oedipus assumes his parents to be in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus is raised as the only child and heir apparent of Corinthian monarchs Polybus and Merope. He feels confident of their love for him and believes that they have his best interests at heart. That the couple's love is strong makes it all the more shocking when Oedipus hears a rumor that Polybus and Merope are not his biological parents.
The shepherd in Oedipus Rex is the person who rescues Oedipus Rex as a child. The shepherd also confirms the main character's fate.
Laius and Jocasta are Oedipus' parents in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban monarchs Laius and Jocasta are parents to just one son, Oedipus. They become frightened over a prophecy that Oedipus will grow up to kill his father. They therefore hand their three-day-old infant over to be killed by the weather and wildlife outside their hometown of Thebes. It is unknown whether or not they even try to have other children.
That the drunk says that Oedipus is adopted and that Oedipus loves and feels loved by his presumed parents are the reasons why his story bothers Oedipus in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a drunk attends a banquet at the Corinthian royal palace. He reveals that Oedipus is not the biological son of Corinthian monarchs Polybus and Merope. This startles and upsets Oedipus, who believes himself to be the greatly loved son and heir apparent of his presumed parents.
King Polybos and Queen Merope are the king and queen of Corinth who take in Oedipus in Oedipus Rex after his parents abandon him.
Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
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".