# Fate and Free Will in Oedipus at Colonus

> Theme guide for Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles.

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oedipus_at_colonus_se/chapters/endnotes): The oracle concerning Oedipus's grave and its future impact on battle underscores the inescapable fate tied to his remains.

## Links

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