How do we learn about a character
His surroundings
His clothing
His belongings
What he says
What he does
What others say about him
How others behave towards him
Oedipus
Jocasta
Creon
Tiresias
Messenger
Chorus
His surroundings
His clothing
His belongings
What he says
What he does
What others say about him
How others behave towards him
Action
You must know what happens in the present
You must know what happened in the past
Make a time line
Theme
What is man's relation to god(s)?
What is a successful man?
Does fate control us or do we control our own destinies?
What are the benefits/drawbacks of being a leader?
How important is knowledge/knowing the truth?