While reading Oedipus the thing that stood out to me the most was how it was filled with much irony. One example being the the mention of eyesight and blindness. Oedipus argues with Tiresias when he is told the he himself is the murderer. Oedipus right away goes to insult Tiresias of being blind and Tiresias responds with the fact that Oedipus soon will be dealing with that same disadvantage. Towards the end of the play when Oedipus learns of what he has done and punishes himself, the first thing he does is poke out his eyes. This play is filled with much intense and drama, that once you pick it up and start reading it, it is very hard to put down.