There are a number of universal human emotions and actions portrayed in Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King” that cut across all historical periods. Oedipus’ constant search for the truth and information, which is represented by his will to discover his true identity and the cause of the plague in Thebes, is a reflection of humanity’s ongoing yearning for knowledge and resolution. As Oedipus struggles with his tragic destiny predicted by prophets, the idea of fate vs free will is essential, touching on the age-old human conflict between predetermined fate and personal action. Oedipus’s pride, or arrogance, which led to his demise, acts as the spark for a timeless lesson about the consequences of uncontrolled arrogance, a trait of human nature that goes beyond historical boundaries.
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I agree with your thoughts on how the concept of fate vs. free choice is crucial, reflecting upon the age-old human battle between established fate and individual action, as Oedipus battles with his sad destiny revealed by prophets. The pride or arrogance that caused Oedipus’s downfall serves as a starting point for an everlasting message about the negative effects of unchecked arrogance, a quality of human nature that crosses time and place.