Oedipus Rex

Main Characters and Their Development

• Oedipus - the ruler of Thebes, a man of courage and bravery. Pursued by fate and the curse of his lineage, he seeks the truth about his origins. Having overcome the Sphinx, he ultimately faces the tragic truth about his parents and his actions.
• Jocasta - the wife and, as it turns out, mother of Oedipus. She tries to prevent the revelation of the dreadful truth but finds she cannot escape destiny.
• Creon - Jocasta's brother, authoritative and possessing leadership qualities, but faces distrust and accusations from Oedipus in his pursuit of power.
• Tiresias - the blind prophet, reluctantly revealing to Oedipus the truth about his past. His gift of foresight and curses plays a key role in the drama's development.