# Dramatis Personae explained — Oedipus at Colonus

> Chapter companion for Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles.

## What happens

This chapter lists the characters of the play, including Oedipus, his daughters Antigone and Ismene, King Theseus of Athens, Creon, Polyneices, a Stranger, a Messenger, and the Chorus, setting the stage for the tragedy at Colonus.

## Character check-ins

### Oedipus

Banished King of Thebes, central figure of the play.

### Antigone

Daughter of Oedipus, devoted companion.

### Ismene

Daughter of Oedipus, sister to Antigone.

### Theseus

King of Athens, protector of Oedipus.

### Creon

Brother of Jocasta, now reigning at Thebes.

## Links

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- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/chapters