ius' attempt to escape the ruin which the Oracle prophesised by trying to destroy Oedipus. However, despite their best efforts, their lives played out exactly as foretold, thus proving not only the concept of fatalism, but also the infallibility of Apollo.
             It has been suggested that Sophocles places no emphasis on determinism, but only stresses the infallibility of Apollo. Iocasta expresses doubt in the divine knowledge of the oracle:
             "Therefore, so far as divination goes,
             Or prophecy, I'll take no notice of it"
             However, in the following scene we see her praying to Apollo for the deliverance of Thebes, and peace of mind for Oedipus. This stresses her belief in the power and ability of the Gods to affect the peoples lives, but uncer
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