Oedipus the King

I like reading where there is meaning behind what the characters involved say or do. It isn't exactly straightforward, you have to think, almost be a detective (that is where the fun begins). But this implies that you have a certain level of knowledge about the topic or from what you are seeing or reading or hearing you can infer the rest.Although the play was, explained, translated, I've read it before, and it was much easier than expected, it was still difficult for me along with most of the writings or plays from these times. I think that there is so much more meaning that can be inferred from the things that happen. I just feel like I'm lost. When i read the Aeneid i had a very similar problem so i purchased the cliff notes. I know its considered cheating by some but i just don't get why it has to be soo complicated. There is too much intrigue in these plays and at some point some readers like myself loose interest because you just want it to solve out. I'm sorry to say that tragedy is definitely not my cup of tea and i will accept what the experts have to say about what the things in it mean and are.