In the play: Oedipus Rex, the main character, Oedipus, has his fate determined before the play starts. His fate is read in an ancient prophecy: You’ll murder your father and marry your mother. When Oedipus was born, he sent to mountain top to die, but he was found. Once he was found by his adopted parents, Polybus and Merope, he kills the king of Thebes, Laïos. Laïos was Oedipus’ biological father. Oedipus did not know at the time of his action that Laïos was his real dad, Oedipus wanted to be the king of Thebes so he believed his was the most viable solution. After he murdered the king, he found the king’s widowed wife, Jocasta. He thought she was beautiful and proceeded to marry her. Oedipus should be held accountable for his actions.
