Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King

Does Creon want to be king? What are his reasons for this?

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No, Creon has no desire to wear his brother-in-law's crown. Creon already has status and power, and he was responsible for handing the kingdom over to Oedipus to begin with. He has no reason or wish to overthrow Oedipus.