Settings and character introduction. It's setting is at the royal house of Thebes, when they introduce Oedipus he is described as majestic but with a slight limp. He is coming out of this majestic castle and looks over his people. This gives the notion that he is in charge but you don't get the feeling that he is a dictator. He is then addressed by the priest which was always a respected figure especially in the older days. Even the priest greets Oedipus with a tone of respect, which leads the reader to feel that same respect towards the character.
The introduction of the chorus is also very notable. The chorus was set to represent the citizens of Thebes. They enter and are unaware of some of what has happened, which shows or most likely relates to how the mass of citizens can usually be left out on certain things that happen, probably derived from a true situation. They also chant in unison to show that as a mass they all have the same opinions. Oedipus's conversation with the chorus introduces how the relationship between the two. How Oedipus is of higher standing and yet after what has happened the chorus is a little resistant of trusting his words. As the leader steps out we are again introduced to more detail.
When a new character is introduced they endow the previous character in some way, even if it is not something directly spoken, it is the manner the use to address the other. This is very helpful to focus on in the beginning of a book because it helps give us an early understanding of the character and how that character is received by others.
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