Oedipus the King

what are the types of irony used in Oedipus?

Asked by
Last updated by Jill W
1 Answers
Log in to answer

Dramatic Irony:

1) Oedipus calls the seer blind when he, himself, cannot see.

2) Oedipus curses himself when he curses the slayer of Laius.

3) Oedipus answers the Sphinx-riddle, but he cannot unravel the riddle of his own existence.

Source(s)

Oedipus the King