Character Map of Oedipus Rex

As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information and details about important characters. The relationships between characters in Oedipus Rex a vital to understanding how the tragedy unfolds. A character map can help keep this complex web of characters from getting tangled.

Note that you can click on this map and create a copy to your teacher account. Feel free to use this one or edit it to make it easier or harder for more advanced classes! The easiest way to use this is to print it and use as worksheets for your students to complete while reading!

Oedipus Rex Characters

Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.

1. Identify the major characters in Oedipus and type their names into the different title boxes.
2. Choose a character from the "Classical Era" or "Greek Mythology" tabs to represent each of the literary characters.
• Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
4. Fill in the Textables for Relationship to Oedipus/Description, Evidence of Fate, Character's Major Choice, and Character's Major Consequences.
5. Save and submit the assignment.