The decisions an individual makes on a daily basis ultimately affects the outcome of their life, and the belief that a higher power predetermines what is going to happen is common. The topic of fate vs free will has been present since the beginning of time and both sides are debatable. This is seen in the characters Oedipus, from Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, and Hamlet, from Shakespeare's Hamlet. They both only have a limited amount of power over their lives, as their actions are perceived as being ruled by greater god-like forces. It seems as though their fates are sealed, and no decision of free will can alter the forthcoming tragedies. Regardless of this, both stories contrast each other through the two most common beliefs: Fate and free will.
