FATE AND FREE WILL IN SOPHOCLES' OEDIPUS REX

Within the confines upon Sophocles' tragic masterpiece, Oedipus Rex, the timeless conflict concerning fate and free will stands as a central pillar. Oedipus, a king, is driven by an overwhelming urge to uncover the secrets behind his parentage and the infamous prophecy that foretells his doom. He actively seeks to circumvent his preordained course,