In the time of of voluntarily acts, an individual is not perceived to constitute under fate ,but however is considered a victim of free will. Free will is regarded as the potential to choose, form opinions and to act voluntarily. In this case of study, Oedipus Rex,written by Sophocles, translated by Dudley Fitts & Robert Fitzgerald, Oedipus, is the author of his own free will and is not a victim of fate. Not under any oppression of the deities, Oedipus is a young protagonist that stirs himself into trouble by his self-determination and his independence to do what he pleases. It is determined that not only his free will and stubbornness partakes in the pathway of his existence but others also has a say of choices,opinions and actions in his
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“I struck him in my rage. ” (Page 43.) In this excerpt , Oedipus is guilty in killing his father. As this shows,Oedipus was portrayed as a stubborn egocentric protagonist who makes rash decisions.In any event, his rage causes him to activate his rash decision making and impulsive personality therefore resulting him to kill his father, King Lauis. The fact that he didn’t think over the …show more content…
“ My wife!-Did she give it to you?... My lord she did.” ( page 63. ) Oedipus and the shepherd conversed. It is determined that Jocasta, Oedipus’ wife and mother's’ free will is trying to weave Oedipus’ existence. She tried to give the baby to the shepherd to get rid of , so the prophecy won't come true. To elaborate , not only Oedipus’ free will is the control factor of his life but his mother’s actions also contributes to his path. This is important because if Oedipus were to die, his actions wouldn’t lead to the death of king Laius and the marriage to Jocasta. More importantly , if the Shepherd haven’t saved Oedipus, then his life would already come to a termination.“ A wandering shepherd?... But your , savior, son that day.” ( Page 54.) the conversation between the messenger and Oedipus goes on. As this shows, the shepherd has a fragile heart, unlike Oedipus he is a gentle caring individual who would save a baby rather than going on a murder rampage. This is important because his actions and decisions are showing free will. For that reason, Oedipus is not controlled by the gods or fate itself but controlled by his parents and the Shepherd’s free
“I struck him in my rage. ” (Page 43.) In this excerpt , Oedipus is guilty in killing his father. As this shows,Oedipus was portrayed as a stubborn egocentric protagonist who makes rash decisions.In any event, his rage causes him to activate his rash decision making and impulsive personality therefore resulting him to kill his father, King Lauis. The fact that he didn’t think over the …show more content…
“ My wife!-Did she give it to you?... My lord she did.” ( page 63. ) Oedipus and the shepherd conversed. It is determined that Jocasta, Oedipus’ wife and mother's’ free will is trying to weave Oedipus’ existence. She tried to give the baby to the shepherd to get rid of , so the prophecy won't come true. To elaborate , not only Oedipus’ free will is the control factor of his life but his mother’s actions also contributes to his path. This is important because if Oedipus were to die, his actions wouldn’t lead to the death of king Laius and the marriage to Jocasta. More importantly , if the Shepherd haven’t saved Oedipus, then his life would already come to a termination.“ A wandering shepherd?... But your , savior, son that day.” ( Page 54.) the conversation between the messenger and Oedipus goes on. As this shows, the shepherd has a fragile heart, unlike Oedipus he is a gentle caring individual who would save a baby rather than going on a murder rampage. This is important because his actions and decisions are showing free will. For that reason, Oedipus is not controlled by the gods or fate itself but controlled by his parents and the Shepherd’s free