... is found mainly in the beginning of the play, before Oedipus unravels the dark secrets of his life. In line 42 the priest is asking Oedipus to help lift the curse destroying the city. They need Oedipus like before when "A god's touch- enabled him to help the city. What they do not know is that the touch given by the gods is a part of the horrible fate the gods have planned for Oedipus. Oedipus tells his people, " ... suffering to all. Irony of situation is found through out the whole play. It is ironic that Oedipus is both the husband and son of his mother. Sometimes she treats him like ...

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... that he neglected about his family duties. This leads to many conflicts with various characters over the course of the play and also leads to the degeneration of Creons character. The play starts with the kingdom in absolute chaos due to the death of Polyneices and Eteocles, the two sons of the former king, Oedipus. They die by each others swords and this leads to confusion as to who should take over ... the throne. Creon, the brother of Oedipus and uncle to Polyneices, Eteocles, Antigone and their younger sister, Ismene ascends the throne as he is the nearest surviving kinsman. In his ...

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• Grade Level: High School