The Fate of King Oedipus

        In 'King Oedipus' there comes a point in the play where Oedipus learns something that plays an important role throughout the play. He learns from a oracle that he will eventually kill his own Father and sleep with his own mother. As one could imagine this is a shock to Oedipus, and he does not believe the oracle. However, he cannot control any of this from happening because it is his fate. He is a …

…to.                  As one can see, the god's played with the lives and emotions of all the characters in the play. While doing so Oedipus could in no way control his own fate. The god's mislead him, and did not allow him to keep from his destiny. Oedipus was indeed a victim. A victim of circumstances beyond his control, and it just goes to show that it is impossible for someone to escape their own fate.