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Characters of Oedipus - Coggle Diagram
Characters of Oedipus
Oedipus
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Flees corinth, as he hears the prophecy of marrying his mother and killing his father
On his journey away, he meets Laius at a crossroads and kills him, unaware of who he is
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Jocasta
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Sends Oedipus away at birth to be killed on cithaeron, as her and creon have heard the prophecy
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Tiresias
Called by Oedipus, as he believes he can help him find the killer
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Scholars
Garvie - Whilst Tiresias is physically blind, Oedipus is blind to the truth
Laius
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Shows some traits similar to Oedipus, in that they both react aggressively when meeting at crossroads
The Priest of Zeus
Reports the concerns of the Theban citizens to Oedipus, and pleads for his help
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The Corinthian messanger
Comes to Thebes to inform Oedipus that Polybus is dead, and he is the heir to the throne
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