The kind of device this author is using is Dramatic Irony, when the reader knows something the character does not.
Answer:
The correct answer is A. Hope this helps
Explanation:
According to Raglan's characteristics of an epic hero, the most heroic of the four heroes was Oedipus at a score of 21. The 10 characteristics that apply to him are according to Raglan’s profile were: <span>
Oedipus 21, Theseus 20, Romulus 18, Heracles 17</span>
<span>1. </span>Mother is a royal virgin
<span>2. </span>Father is a king
3. Attempt to kill hero as an infant, often by father or maternal grandfather
4. Hero spirited away as a child
5. Driven from throne and city
6. Reared by foster parents in a far country
7. Is victor over king, giant, dragon or wild beast
8. Becomes king
9. For a time he reigns uneventfully
10. Has one or more holy sepulchers or tombs
