Oedipus the King is written by Sophocles. The main character in the play, Oedipus, is faced with this type of situation. ... Laius is the king of Thebes at the time of Oedipus' journey. ... The Thebans make him king out of thanks for saving their town. ... In the play, Oedipus is warned about his fate in two different dreams. ...

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• Grade Level: High School