Oedipus: Sometimes Things Are Better Left Unknown
There comes a time in life when a person wonders about what the
future holds for them. “Will I be successful?” “What is my sole purpose
in life?” “How will I die?” These are all legitimate questions that many
people ask themselves. The play Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, illustrates the
tragedy that can occur when a person goes in search of their fate.
Although the life of Oedipus is predetermined by the gods, and there was
nothing he could do to change his destiny, Oedipus could have avoided much
heartache by not going to the oracle of Apollo to learn his fa ....
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