The play, "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles, demonstrates how we cannot always control our destinies despite our
best efforts. This paper explains that the technique Sophocles utilizes to demonstrate this point is
irony. While it is easy to believe that Oedipus was fated to fulfill a prophecy, it is clear that his actions lead to his downfall. While Oedipus begins his quest with the best of intentions, he is unaware that the truth will ruin his life. The writer states that the irony is that he cannot uncover the mystery of who killed Laios without discovering who he really is and the awful thing he has done.
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