Many statements made by Oedipus in this play show not only the conflict between others' knowledge and his ignorance, but also the irony of what he believes to be true. In one scene, Oedipus summons Tiresias to him in order to find out who murdered Laius. When the blind pro

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Approximate Word count = 494
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)