Oedipus Rex

The story, Oedipus Rex demonstrates how one cannot run away from their fate or destiny. The prophecy was fulfilled by the son and his father without noticing happening .A priest foretold a prophecy in which Oedipus would kill his father, king Laius, and become betroth to him mother. In order for this prophecy to not come true King Laius sent a slave to kill his son. Turns out his son is alive and was taken by king Polypus. Later Oedipus kills his father, Laius, and solves a famous riddle; Oedipus becomes king and married Jocasta as an extra reward. In unfortunate events Jocasta is his mother. After four years a plague had come across Oedipus kingdom. He had a discussion with his brother-in-law about who could have caused the plague. When Oedipus found out it was because of an unjust murder he begins investigating it. When Oedipus found out that the prophecy came true, and he was the one who killed his father, plus married to his mother he stabbed his eyes and Jocasta killed herself, for the burden was too heavy.
 This story is to demonstrate that even knowing your fate does not change the fact that it is still your fate. This story makes me think thoroughly in the consequences of Oedipus's actions. It makes makes me pity the fact that Oedipus had to go through that ordeal. It makes me think about what could have happened if Oedipus had listened to the prophecy carefully and paid attention to the predicament he was is in. The dramatic irony can make people have these thought of what if he knew earlier. Knowing everything before the character gives the reader the suspense of how the character would react towards the information. The story showed interesting usage of dramatic irony with this pitiful scenario. Also knowing that there was no way the character could have found out sooner than when he found out. Oedipus was ignorant towards the whole situation who now has to pay the price of his inevitable fate.