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Based on what we know of the play, Oedipus the King, which of the following lines is ironic? OEDIPUS: What feeling brings you to me – fear or desire? OEDIPUS: But when he comes, I'll be a wicked man if I do not act on all the god reveals OEDIPUS: My royal kinsman, child of Menoeceus, what message from the god do you bring us? OEDIPUS: As quickly as you can stand up from these altar steps and take your suppliant branches.

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But when he comes, I'll be a wicked man if I do not act on all the god reveals

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on what is known of the play, Oedipus is a stubborn man who refused to do the wishes of the oracle so the line that would best portray irony is the line that he says he'll be a wicked man if he does not act on what the god reveals.

Eventually, according to his fate, King Oedipus refuses to do the wishes of the oracle.

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