FATE AND FREE WILL IN SOPHOCLES' OEDIPUS REX

Within the confines of 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 desire to uncover the verity behind his parentage and the dreaded prophecy which foretells his doom. He actively seeks to evade his destiny, yet every stride