Fate and Free Will in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex
Within the confines upon Sophocles' tragic masterpiece, Oedipus Rex, the timeless conflict between fate and free will stands as a central pillar. Oedipus, the monarch, is driven by an overwhelming urge to uncover the verity behind his parentage and the terrible prophecy that foretells his doom. He actively seeks to evade his preordained course, yet