Fate is described as the development of events beyond a person’s control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power. In the play Oedipus the King, it is my opinion that Oedipus was a victim of fate. This play was a tragedy that showed Oedipus suffering. At the beginning of the play, Oedipus is portrayed as a great man who is respected and loved by the citizens of Thebes. Oedipus’ parents Laius and Jocasta were strong believers in prophecy, which is defined as prediction. His parents head that Oedipus will kill his father and marry his mother. This causes his parents to try and commit infanticide by crippling Oedipus’ feet and leaving him for dead. This is a heinous and cowardly act that results in Oedipus’ life-long suffering first as
