Destiny, Fate, Free Will and Free Choice in Oedipus the King - Defining

Fate in Oedipus Rex      Ã‚  Ã‚   During ancient times, the Greeks believed very strongly in a concept called "fate".   What is "fate"?   Fate can be defined as a cause beyond human control that determines events.   It can also be defined as the outcome or end of some sort.   In "Oedipus Rex", King Oedipus is a character that lived by fate and died by fate.   This element of fate truly impacted the storyline and the plot, while allowing for some interesting developments that may have been unforeseen by the viewing audience.      Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   In Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex", fate truly is a huge factor in many scenes and events.   According to ancient Greek belief, the word of God was fate, and fate was the word of God.   Therefore, every event that ever happened was predetermined and unchangeable.  ... ...d the legend itself.   Due to the ancient Greeks' wholehearted acceptance of fate as the word of God himself, many ironic events occurred due to the twists of fate.   Sophocles masterfully weaves pieces of a legend together to create a dramatic tale of fate and irony called "Oedipus Rex".    Works Cited Elsom, John.   "Fate and the Imperial Dream."   World & I.   February 2000.   82-90.