As in any great tragedy, the story of Oedipus is rife with heartbreaking irony. In "Oedipus the King," Sophocles provides the reader with an interesting contrast between the truth as defined by the gods and their oracles and the truth as defined by Oedipus himself. ... Oedipus is a complex individual whose decisions illuminate his world view, providing the reader with insight into why Oedipus behaves the way he does. ... The attempt to protect Oedipus from himself having failed, Tiresias finally gives in to the threats on his life and reveals the identity of the king's murderer to Oedipu...

• Word Count: 1443
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As Thebes's King, Oedipus has to solve this plague. ... Laios attacked Oedipus. ... Oedipus sent for Teiresias, the blind seer. Teiresias at first did not want to tell Oedipus about the murder, and told Oedipus to leave things as they were. ... Oedipus digs a whole to bury himself. ...

• Word Count: 1308
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout the story Oedipus searches for his identity, and the answers to his questions are visible to the audience, but not to Oedipus. ... Oedipus, later on, says to Teiresias, "Oedipus, the simple man, who knows nothing " - in line 383. ... In line 1004 she tells Oedipus, "Is your life nothing to you? ... It is ironic that Oedipus is both the husband and son of his mother. ... The theme of Oedipus Rex is of course man's search for truth. ...

• Word Count: 1490
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

As Thebes's King, Oedipus has to solve this plague. ... Laios attacked Oedipus. ... Oedipus sent for Teiresias, the blind seer. Teiresias at first did not want to tell Oedipus about the murder, and told Oedipus to leave things as they were. ... Oedipus digs a whole to bury himself. ...

• Word Count: 1308
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

As Thebes's King, Oedipus has to solve this plague. ... Laios attacked Oedipus. ... Oedipus sent for Teiresias, the blind seer. Teiresias at first did not want to tell Oedipus about the murder, and told Oedipus to leave things as they were. ... Oedipus digs a whole to bury himself. ...

• Word Count: 1308
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In fact, Oedipus wavers between believing in prophets. ... Oedipus accepts what will come of the city's fate. ... We see Oedipus punish himself for his sins. ... Oedipus could in no way control his own fate. ... Oedipus was indeed a victim. ...

• Word Count: 1473
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School