# Dramatis Personae explained — Oedipus Rex

> Chapter companion for Oedipus Rex by Sophocles.

## 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.

## Character check-ins

### 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 lines

> 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._

## Links

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