Fate and Free Will in Oedipus

What does Oedipus do to try to avoid his fate?

• He consults an oracle.

• He moves away from Corinth and does not return.

• He marries his mother.

• He kills his father.

Who believes that fate is an unstoppable force and acts as a foil to Oedipus, Laius, and Jocasta?

• Jocasta

• Messenger/Shepherd

• Tiresias

• Oedipus

What is the significance of the quote "What will come will come" by Tiresias?

• It suggests that fate can be changed.

• It implies that free will is more powerful than fate.

• It indicates acceptance of fate as inevitable.

• It shows that destiny is irrelevant.

According to the text, how does Jocasta try to change her fate?

• By marrying Oedipus.

• By abandoning Oedipus as a baby.

• By consulting the gods.

• By moving to a different city.

What theme does Sophocles explore regarding fate and free will?

• Fate can be easily changed by human actions.

• Free will is more powerful than fate.

• Fate is an inescapable destiny that influences actions.

• Destiny is irrelevant to human life.

Who says the line, "You’re doomed—may you never fathom who you are!"?

• Oedipus

• Jocasta

• Chorus

• Tiresias

What is the curse mentioned by the Chorus?

• Blessed by the gods

• Cursed by the gods

• Ignored by the gods

• Loved by the gods

Who is fated to couple with their mother according to the text?

• Creon

• Tiresias

• Oedipus

• Laius

What does Oedipus claim about his destiny?

• It belongs to the gods

• It is shared with Jocasta

• It is his alone

• It is unknown