Oedipus Rex

The core events unfold in a mythic ancient Greek setting, featuring oracles, kings and epic journeys. The tale then moves to a contemporary Italian backdrop in its ending, linking ancient fate to a modern locale.

The story traverses key ancient Greek locations—Corinth and Thebes—with the Oracle at Delphi shaping Oedipus's fate. A desert road sequence and royal courts populate a mythic landscape of kings, priests and seers. The narrative later shifts to modern Italy, where Oedipus and Angelo roam between towns, creating a stark contrast between mythic past and present.

🔮 Fate

The Oracle's prophecy drives Oedipus to leave Corinth, wander the world, and confront the killer of Laius and the marriage to Jocasta. Fate is presented as an inescapable force that propels actions, not merely a prediction. Yet the tragedy unfolds through Oedipus's own choices, even as he believes he can outrun destiny.

👁️ Identity

Oedipus grows up believing he is the son of Polybus and Merope, only to discover his true parentage. The reveal shatters his sense of self and catalyzes a cascade of ruin. The pursuit of truth becomes both liberating and catastrophic, redefining who he is.

🏛️ Leadership

As king, Oedipus strives to end Thebes's plague, testing his authority and judgment under pressure. His mistrust of Tiresias and Creon reveals fragility when confronted with hard truths. The tragedy recasts leadership as a burden inseparable from fate and culpability.