John Torres "Oedipus Rex"

Oedipus was a very interesting story. Death is a common characteristic in tragedies and it really shows in this tragedy. Dramatic irony was also very present and a major theme. Oedipus spends his entire life trying to hide a secret that eventually eats at his life and brings him down. Although he was envied by all men he lived with a secret and a crime that would not have been envied by anyone. He is only in peace after he dies. Ironically he tries to stay alive by keeping his secret and not living in peace but the only way to be peaceful is to admit to his wrongdoings and die in peace.