Actions vs. Fate: The Age-long Discussion The events in Oedipus’ life were results of his own actions. Like most humans, Oedipus had his flaws; his anger and pride led him to do irrational things. Oedipus was blinded by his faults and he could not see the truth of the world. Instead he blamed all of his misfortunes on the gods. According to Oedipus, the gods liked to play with Mans’ lives and all calamities are …showed first 75 words of 1195 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1195 total…had eyes, I do not know how I would bear the sight of my father, …or my mother: for I have sinned against them both so vilely….” He went through the rest of his life knowing that he was the cause of all of the mishaps, but he still tries to convince himself that it was the gods’ doings. That is why he constantly points out the fact that the gods brought about his ruin.