King Oedipus is a play in which the plot is based on dramatic irony. ... The main characters of the plot, however, do not know of Oedipus" involvement in this ordeal. ... He is an essential plot device in King Oedipus. ... Without him, Oedipus wouldn't have lived to become king of Thebes.The old man is also related in the play for he was the sole survivor from Oedipus" attack upon king Laius" convoy. ... He also confesses the truth about Oedipus" abandon due to his doomed destiny, which introduces the true climax of the play followed by a rapid decline of the once mighty king. ...

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In Oedipus the King by Sophocles, Oedipus is looking for the king's murderer. ... Here Oedipus calls the gods to curse the man who murdered the late king Laius. ... Prophets told the King and queen that their son would murder Laius so they sent Oedipus off to be killed in the mountains. ... This play by Sophocles is one filled with irony. Perhaps the largest piece of irony is the curse that he called down upon himself....

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Oedipus the King is a very tragic story. Oedipus is a high and mighty king with no worries what so ever. ... Years ago King Laïos was killed, now Oedipus is trying to find his murderer. ... He come to find out that the dead king Laïos was indeed his father, and Oedipus was the one to kill him as he was escaping the prophecies. ... In Oedipus the King, the king is blind and is fooled by all surrounding him. ...

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Oedipus the King is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles about a man whose fate is stronger than his power. Dramatic irony is a major device used in this play. Attempting to end the plague by finding the murderer of Laius, former king of Thebes, Oedipus's destiny slowly drives him to his tragic death. ... Oedipus fails in trying to pursue the truth. ... For killing the king not knowingly he is destined to punishment. ...

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• Grade Level: High School