Oedipus Rex. About the detective process used by Oedipus

April Smith
Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Rex, a play by Sophocles, is a detective murder-mystery. It is the story of Liaus, a murdered king, and his sworn avenger, Oedipus. Oedipus, husband of Jocasta (Liaus's widow) is the current king of Thebes. The city is suffering under a terrible plague. Unsure of how to save his people, Oedipus sends a messenger, Creon, to Delphi. There, Creon consults the oracle of Apollo on how to save the city of Thebes.
When Creon brings the news from Delphi, Oedipus has the people listen with him. Here, Creon reveals that Liaus's murderer dwells in the city of Thebes.…