Oedipus (Sophocles)

Oedipus, a character in Sophocles’ tragedy, is a king who seeks to solve a deadly problem afflicting his city. Unbeknownst to him, he has already fulfilled a tragic prophecy: he murdered his father and married his mother, leading to devastating consequences. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and self-discovery, highlighting how effort to avoid destiny can sometimes bring it about. Oedipus’s story is a profound reflection on human limitations, the search for truth, and the suffering that can arise from confronting difficult realities.