Fate v. Choice

In "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles, the question of fate versus choice is a big issue. A prophecy is placed on Oedipus that is said to determine his fate. Oedipus does not believe that the prophecy is true and that the oracle's tellings are not his fate because the events that he believes to be true. However, Oedipus is not aware of the truth behind the situations and he is blind to the fact that he has been fulfilling the prophecy without his knowing. It was said that he would kill his father and Oedipus was unaware of who his biological father was and who he had murdered. Oedipus' fate was told by the oracle and although Oedipus believed he was making the choices in his life, he actually had no choice at all. 

 

In life, fate is inevitable. I believe that God has a plan for every single person, and if they follow the Godly path then they will end up where they are meant to be. Every human has a purpose and their life has a certain meaning that will be fulfilled when they each the end of their life. Throughout everyday life people make certain choices that will lead up to and determine their fate. In my life, I believe that God has lead me to meet specific people so that they can teach me a lesson or lead me in the correct direction in life. God lead me to Westminster Woods and there I met people and learned lessons that have changed my outlook on life. I have full trust in that where ever I go in life and that the choices I make are compelled by God and that He will lead me to my fate.