When prophecies are fulfilled, it is interesting to explore how they were filled. In Oedipus Rex’s case, it is especially intriguing to see how his prophecy came true, when he and his parents knew his fate. Oedipus’s parents first became aware of the prophecy when he was a baby, so they abandoned him to try to beat fate. Much later in his life, Oedipus became aware of this prophecy when he visited an oracle. Oedipus decided to flee from his current city back towards Thebes, where he would fulfill the prophecy of killing his father. Analyzing this, it is difficult to determine the role of fate in this story. Both the abandonment and return of Oedipus were actions done to guard themselves against fate. In fictional literature, fate can be more evident from an objective point of view. But how about in real life? Last week, Nebraska was trailing Northwestern in the fourth quarter, and quarterback Taylor Martinez threw what would be a sure interception. Three Northwestern linebackers all fought for the ball and dropped. Next play- another dropped interception. 99% of the time Northwestern would have intercepted one and iced the game, but Nebraska retained the ball and scored a go-ahead touchdown. A handful of peculiar plays led Nebraska to victory that night. Was Nebraska fortunate? Or were they supposed to win the game? Given that this is a poor metaphor, I hope you smell what I’m stepping in. I believe that Nebraska was fortunate that night because I doubt fate would care enough about a college football game. What do you think? Is everything decided, nothing decided, or only some things decided?
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