# Merope — Oedipus Rex character guide

> Merope in Oedipus Rex by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-oedipus-rex

## Who they are

Queen of Corinth, adoptive mother of Oedipus.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oedipus_rex_se/characters/merope
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oedipus_rex_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/oedipus_rex_se/characters