This week we read one of the world's most famous plays, Sophocles's Oedipus the King. In Sophocles's play, we encounter an obviously important notion, the role played by fate or the fates. Oedipus brings the tragic discovery on himself. He is responsible for the murder of the King. His life had already been pre-destined by the gods above. No one knew about the fate until the servant arrived. His continuous investigation leads to the truth about the true murderer. After questioning the people of Thebes and hearing the oracle, Oedipus does not understand until he understands his fate. Pursing the truth was not the best thing Oedipus could have done. It was Oedipus's pride those made him instigate and follow through the investigation; which concluded with the recognition of his actions and his eventual downfall. 3 times people warned himagainst continuing the investigation yet he continued because of his pride. However; it was fate and not his pride that led to his downfall.
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