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How Does Oedipus Prevent His Fate

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Yes, I do agree with the E.R. Dodds' paper. As Dodds stated Oedipus' fate was foretold, it was not said that he would know the truth. He was destined to kill his father and marry his mother, but the gods did not indicate that he would know what he had done. In fact, he has fulfilled the prophecy by the time the play begins despite his efforts to prevent his fate. His own arrogance and pride are responsible for the tragedy he suffers. He feels so proud and powerful that he was able to solve the riddle of the sphinx and save Thebes, he is certain that only he can save the city. He demands to learn the truth, determined to discover the identity of the murderer of King Laius when he learns that that the plague is the result of that man's presence
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