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159: Oedipus introduces himself, listens to the priest then pittys the people.
160: The priest describes the situation of the plague.
161: The priest praises Oedipus and asks for his help.
162: Oedipus wonders where Creon is, then Creon appears.
163: Oedipus wants to hear the message from the gods that Creon has returned for him.
164: The oracle says to rid the land of bad things, and that King Laius has died.
165: Oedipus learns the killers are in Thebes, and all but one messenger were killed and the one will not say much.
166: Oedipus learns that Laius was killed by thieves and Creon did not track them down because the Sphinx discouraged him from doing so.
167: Oedipus says he will fight and defend himself from the killers.
168: The chorus talks to the gods, and asks them to help the people of Thebes.
169: The chorus describes the problems in Thebes and continues to ask the gods for help.
170: The chorus begs to be rid of the god of death.

Literary Techniques:

Repetition of "death"- This creates a sorrowful and serious mood for now.
Imagery of the land- The imagery of the land provides good information to the reader, but also makes it seem sacred to the characters.