Oedipus Rex · Chapter
Dramatis Personae explained
A list of characters in the play, including Oedipus, the Priest of Zeus, Creon, the Chorus of Theban elders, Teiresias, Jocasta, a Messenger, the Herd of Laius, and a Second Messenger, with the scene set in Thebes before the Palace of Oedip
What happens
A list of characters in the play, including Oedipus, the Priest of Zeus, Creon, the Chorus of Theban elders, Teiresias, Jocasta, a Messenger, the Herd of Laius, and a Second Messenger, with the scene set in Thebes before the Palace of Oedipus.
Characters to notice
- Oedipus
Listed as the central character in the dramatis personae.
- Creon
Listed as a character in the dramatis personae.
- Teiresias
Listed as a character in the dramatis personae.
- Jocasta
Listed as a character in the dramatis personae.
- Messenger
Listed as a character in the dramatis personae, along with a Second Messenger.
Key passages
“Dramatis Personae Oedipus The Priest of Zeus Creon Chorus of Theban elders Teiresias Jocasta Messenger Herd of Laius Second messenger Scene: Thebes. Before the Palace of Oedipus.”
The list of characters includes Oedipus, the Priest of Zeus, Creon, the Chorus of Theban elders, Teiresias, Jocasta, a Messenger, the Herd of Laius, and a Second Messenger. The action takes place in Thebes, in front of Oedipus's palace.
This is the opening list of characters and setting for the play.