Oedipus King
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 soil 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 any 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 avenge of the King but to save himself. He will not be saving but adding down to his life. Oedipus doesn't 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. But he can't handle the truth, for he has no idea what he is asking for or for whom he is searching for. He also states that he wants the people of his country to outcast the murderer once he is discovered. I solemly forbid the peop
le of this country, Where power and throne are mine, ever to receive that man or speak to him , no matter who he is. Not only is he going to battle for the murdered King, but wants all the people in the city and damnation will be their reward. What did he look like? Was the King escorted at the time of his death? He doesn't want to believe what he is hearing. I pray that that man's life be consumed in evil and wretchedness. The shepherd to the King of Laios is reluctant to speak. And as for me, this curse applies no less, ( 1112). As he continues his search for knowledge, Oedipus brings the only man known to know the truth about the prophet Teiresias. His only concern at this time is to free the city from sickness. Oedipus is furious with Teresias and tells him to leave. He fears the oracle and wants to do it right by it.
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