oedipus

Oedipus is a man of unflagging determination and perseverance, but one who must learn through the working out of a terrible prophecy that there are forces beyond any man’s conceptualization or control. Oedipus’ actions were determined before his birth, yet Oedipus’ actions are entirely determined by the Gods who control him completely. In the beginning of this tragedy, Oedipus took many actions leading to his own downfall. He tried to escape Corinth when he learned of the prophecies that were supposed to take place in his life. Instead, he fell right into the trap of the prediction by unwittingly killing his father and later marrying his mother. By doing this, he proved that his life was predetermined by fate and there was nothing he could do

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An example is when Oedipus was told [after threatening Tiresias], that he was responsible for the murder of Laius.

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. if by any chance he proves to be an intimate of our house, here at my hearth, with my full know ledge, may the curse I just called down on him strike me!” (606). Therefore, fate is proved to be inevitable. Instead of investigating the murder of the form!

er King Lauis, Oedipus took matters into his own hands and cursed the murderer, now the curse would effect him as well, because he was the one who killed Lauis. No matter how much free will Oedipus had in controlling his life, fate had already taken control. His pride, ignorance and unrelenting quest for the truth ultimately contributed to his destruction. The true sin is when he attempts to raise himself to the level of the gods by trying to escape his fate. Oedipus is one play that is held together by the fact that fate is more powerful than anyone’s free will. He punishes himse!

lf for the sins he committed by gouging out his eyes. Therefore, this last act of gouging out his eyes was the result of Oedipus’ free will and his tragic fate came about because every sin must be punished.

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Approximate Word count = 638
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)

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