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Oedipus at Colonus · Theme
Fate and Free Will
How Oedipus at Colonus develops Fate and Free Will.
Oedipus's life is governed by prophecies and oracles, yet he makes choices that fulfill his destiny, culminating in his final resting place at Colonus as foretold by Apollo.
Where it surfaces
- Endnotes
The oracle concerning Oedipus's grave and its future impact on battle underscores the inescapable fate tied to his remains.