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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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6 connections

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CRCreonAPApolloMEMessengerJOJocastaOEOedipusPOPolybus

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Background and Catalysts
  • Truth Revealers and Seekers
  • Protagonist

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