- Oedipus, the king of Thebes, is faced with a plague devastating the city.
- He consults the oracle at Delphi, seeking answers about the cause of the plague.
- The oracle prophesizes that the plague will only be lifted once the murderer of the former king Laius is punished.
- Oedipus vows to find and punish the killer, unaware of his connection to the crime.
Climax:
- As the investigation unfolds, Oedipus uncovers the truth about his past and his relationship with Laius and his mother Jocasta.
- He learns that he unknowingly fulfilled a prophecy by killing his father and marrying his mother.
- Upon realizing the gravity of his actions, Oedipus is overcome with shame and horror, leading to his tragic downfall.