# Oedipus — Antigone character guide

> Oedipus in Antigone by Sophocles.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-antigone

## Who they are

Antigone's deceased father, former king of Thebes, referenced as a tragic figure.

## Relationships

### [Creon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antigone_se/characters/creon)

_family_

Creon is Oedipus's brother-in-law, and their relationship is marked by political tension and past accusations of treachery.

### [Antigone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antigone_se/characters/antigone)

_family_

Antigone is Oedipus's daughter, and she remains fiercely loyal to him even after his downfall.

### [Haemon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antigone_se/characters/haemon)

_family_

Haemon is the son of Creon and thus a relative of Oedipus by marriage, though their direct interaction is minimal.

### [Zeus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/antigone_se/characters/zeus)

_psychological_

Oedipus blames Zeus for his tragic fate, feeling abandoned and punished by the god despite his own ignorance.

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