Okay, I am beginning to read a modern text and translation of Oedipus Rex. I was interested in Oedipus Rex because I had done some class work on Antigone, and I was intrigued on the stories leading up to Antigone, mainly, the story of her father, Oedipus. I only have a limited knowledge on the story at the moment, so I’m excited to learn more about the story. My source is: Sophocles'. Sophocles (C.496–C.406 BC) - Oedipus Rex: Translated by George Theodoridis, www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Greek/Oedipus.php . My first thoughts on Oedipus are that he is a very patient and gracious king, who is willing to help his kingdom. The people love their king, and give him much respect and reverence, and Oedipus constantly puts the people before himself, even telling Creon to speak his news to all the people, saying “I mourn for their lives more than I do for my own”. The city’s issue is an interesting one. The murderers of the former king must be murdered for their actions. I am ...