Dec 30, 2009

The Oedipus Trilogy | List of Characters

Oedipus the King
Oedipus—The King of Thebes, who is unknowingly married to his mother, Jocasta.

Priest—A priest of Zeus, king of the gods.

Creon—The brother of Jocasta.

Chorus—A group of Theban elders and their Leader, whose commentary helps the audience understand the events on stage.

Tiresias—The blind prophet who sees the future.

Jocasta—The Queen of Thebes, who is married to Oedipus, her son, but doesn’t know it.

A Messenger—A messenger who delivers news.

A Shepherd—The shepherd saves Oedipus,...