Why are the lines an example of dramatic irony

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1. Oedipus' words close the Prologue as he says: "Now I am here./ I will begin the search again. I/ will reveal the truth, expose everything" (160-2). (a) Why do the words show Oedipus to be a strong king? (b) Why are the lines an example of dramatic irony?

2. In the second acted scene, the first episode (285-635), what information does Oedipius expect Teiresias to tell them?

3. As a consequence of Teiresias' refusal to speak, (a) what judgments does Oedipus make about Teiresis and Kreon?

4. In respsonse to Oedipus' accusations, Teiresisas reveals to Oedipus: "You, it's you. What plagues the city is you" Oedipus angrily rejects this accusation. Although the audience knows Oedipus is making another error of judgment, what is one, understandable reason for Oedipus sureness that he is innocent?

5. In the long second episode (691-1104), there is a confrontation between Kreon and Oedipus. What is one argument Kreon gives to refune Oedpius' accusation?

6. Do Kreon's arguments come across as reasonable? If so, do his responses alter your assessment of Oedipus character? Explain. 

7. As Jocasta recounts her very personal revelation, which of her words shock Oedipus and trigger his memory? (b) Is this full or pratial recogniton?

8. In the third episode (1159-1375) as the messenger from Corinth relates the news that King Polybus is dead, why does Jocasta beg Oedipus to stop his search? What Oedipus think is the reason?

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