Oedipus the King
Character Map
Jocasta
Wife of Laius & Oedipus, Also mother of Oedipus. Her position is queen of Thebes. When Oedipus was born Jocasta left him on a hill pinned to a rock & year later she married her son without knowing.
Laius
Husband of Jocasta, & father of Oedipus. His position is king of Thebes. He went to the Oracle of Apollo they said his son will kill him, when the baby was born he left him pinned to a rock in a hill, & send to kill the baby (Oedipus). Years later king Laius was killed by his own son with out knowing it was his son.
Sphinx
Oedipus solved the sphinx riddle. Her position is the monster In Greek. She went to Thebes Blocked anyone from coming in or out and eating the citizens in Thebes. Until Oedipus came and solved the riddle and she killed herself.
Cadmus
Cadmus is Great great Grandson of Oedipus. His position in Thebes was first king. He found Thebes, he also slewed the dragon and instructed to dig the dragons teeth to form the city.
Oedipus
Oedipus is the main character, the son of king Laius & queen Jocasta, but adopted by king Polybus & queen Merope. His position now is king of Thebes. He killed his father, killed the sphinx and married his mom without knowing.
king polybus
Polybus is the adoptive father of Oedipus & husband of queen Merope. His position is king of Corinth. He adopted & raised Oedipus along with his wife.
Oracle of Apolo
It gives Oedipus the truth of his truth and prophecy. The oracle is a temple of truth. It told Oedipus he will kill his father and marry his mother.
Queen Merope
She is the adoptive mother of Oedipus and wife of King Polybus. Her position in the story is Queen of Corinth. She raised Oedipus as well as her husband.
Sophocles
He wrote the play of Oedipus the King. He is the author of the play.
Antigone & Ismene
They are daughters of Oedipus and Jocasta. They are part of the royal family.
Creon
Brother-in-law of Oedipus and sister of Jocasta. Part of Royal family. Oedipus send him to find out who killed Laius.