1. Oedipus Rex
As Thebes's King, Oedipus has to solve this plague. ... Oedipus was the only child of Laios and Iocaste, king and queen of Thebes. ... The city, which was recently missing a king, made Oedipus the king since he saved them from the plague. ... Oedipus said that he had sent Creon, his wife's brother to find out how to solve the problem. ... The oracle at Delphi says that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother but never tells Oedipus how to end this tragedy. ...
- Word Count: 1308
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School