Before delving into the analysis of Sophocles’ text, the author sets out to define the mythological background that underpins it. Thus, the first part of this study focuses on what precedes the character of Oedipus, much like how every human is born within a transgenerational chain. Oedipus’ birth is positioned not only within the succession of generations but also within the internal, fantasized scene of his immediate predecessor in this chain: his father, Laius. The Oedipal quest thus begins as a search for identity even before the play itself starts. The second part of this work is devoted to analyzing the play itself.