Irony in Sophocles Oedipus the King Essays -- Oedipus Rex Essays

Irony in Sophocles Oedipus In the play Oedipus, irony is used frequently as and as eloquently by Sophocles to the reveal theme of seeking knowledge. Not knowing the King of Thebes, Oedipus, gives speeches on finding the murderer of the King of Laias and how wretched the poor realm will be when the truth is revealed. Then once more I must bring what is dark to light, whoever killed King Laios might- who knows?-might decide at either moment to kill me as well. By avenging the murder of the King, I protect myself, (Sophocles 1109). The speech shows how dedicated Oedipus in the pursuit of the murderer and not only the revenge of the King but to save himself. He will not be saving but adding down to his life. Oedipus doesnt realize he is in pursuit of himself. He continues his speech Moreover If anyone knows the murderer to be foreign, Let him not keep silent he shall have his reward from him, ( 1112). With his own words he asks for the truth. still he cant handle the truth, for he h as no idea what he is asking for or for whom he is searching for. He also states that he wants t...