What role does dramatic irony play in Oedipus the King?

A: It participates in and comments on the action.

B: It constitutes the moment of realization for Oedipus.

C: It increases the tension in the play because the audience has information the characters do not have.

D: It makes a direct comparison between knowledge and blindness.

Question

What role does dramatic irony play in Oedipus the King?

 	

A:  It participates in and comments on the action.
		

B:  It constitutes the moment of realization for Oedipus.
		

C:  It increases the tension in the play because the audience has information the characters do not have.
		

D:  It makes a direct comparison between knowledge and blindness.

anonymous · Answer

I'm thinking C because it matches the definition of dramatic irony.

anonymous · Answer

I agree with GreyGeist, C seems like the way to go