Choices can lead to fate. Fate is not a predetermined path, it is the path that one is set on due to their actions and choices. For example, because of the choices my parents have made, I am on track to graduate high school and attend college. If my parents had not sent me to Independent, I would be ultimately less prepared and may not have found my calling for physics. Fate is what happens directly after a decision. This is why fate can be changed because of one's choices.
I do not believe Oedipus has control over his own fate. While I believe that fate is not what determines the future, Oedipus lives in a Greek tragedy, and when something is "fate" there is no running away from it. Oedipus tried multiple times to avoid his curse, but this only led to him diving deeper into it. He is not able to escape his fate. Therefore his choices can not change his future.
I like the idea that fate is what happens after a decision. Interesting thoughts!
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