... main character Oedipus is seen to follow his prophesized fate, which ends in his downfall. Strangely, it cannot however be said that the course of this hero's demise can be blamed on his weakness. It is in some ways quite contrary. The story is one of a man who is struggling with destiny ... the same revelation coming from two separate and highly regarded oracles would be a cause for some concern and further investigation. To Oedipus however who sees himself as the savior of Thebes, the mere thought that HE could be the one destroying his kingdom by placing a curse on them (due to his fa...

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