Creon

Creon was the main villain of the Oedipus Cycle plays

Oedipus Rex
In the first play, Oedipus Rex, Creon served Oedipus with open resentment. Creon hated Oedipus for claiming the throne of the city of Thebes, which he deeply desired himself. Secretly wishing to overthrow him, Creon is delighted to hear that Oedipus will be exiled for the crime of killing King Laios of another country. Creon eagerly sends� Oedipus on his way, telling him that everything that had taken place was Oedipus's own fault.

Oedipus at Colonus
In the second play, Oedipus at Colonus, Creon serves a slightly more antagonistic role. Upon hearing that a great evil would soon befall Thebes if Oedipus did not return, Creon attempts to trick Oedipus into coming back. When Oedipus refuses, Creon attempts to take him by force.