ipl-logo

How Does Creon Create Suspense In Oedipus Rex

471 Words2 Pages
Through the use of flashbacks of the various characters, he begins to reveal more information about Oedipus' past and background. He introduces the conflict when Creon reports that the murderers of Laius are present amongst them and therefore begins to unfold the plot. He does that by bringing a person in to each scene, who will reveal some truth and shed some light on the situation. So, at every point, there is some suspense and tension and Oedipus seems to become less innocent and unblemished and a darker, haughtier side of him is revealed, in that, he loses his temper, is disrespectful to the wise man and makes irrational judgments such as the exile of Creon.

Sophocles made use of irony(specifically dramatic irony) several

More about How Does Creon Create Suspense In Oedipus Rex

Open Document