Oedipus Rex · Character
Polybus
King of Corinth, adoptive father of Oedipus, whose death sets events in motion.
minor
First appearance: oedipus rex
Polybus's tie to Messenger is one of the pressures that moves Oedipus Rex—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Messenger (professional): The Messenger was a servant of Polybus, and he delivers news of Polybus's death and the secret of Oedipus's adoption. With Jocasta (social): Jocasta and Polybus are connected through…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Background and Catalysts
- Truth Revealers and Seekers
- Protagonist
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- Messenger
professional · ambivalent
The Messenger was a servant of Polybus, and he delivers news of Polybus's death and the… How this plays out →
- Jocasta
social · positive
Relationship notes
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