Oedipus: Sealing His Own Fate

What actions did Oedipus take to seal his own fate?

a. commanding that he be executed.
b. declaring his own banishment.
c. gouging out his own eyes.
d. solving the riddles that lead to his ruin.

Answer:

Oedipus seals his own fate by doing all of the following, except D. solving the riddles that lead to his ruin.

In the story of Oedipus, he seals his own fate through a series of tragic actions. Oedipus commands that he be executed, declares his own banishment, and even gouges out his own eyes. These actions were all part of the tragic prophecy that he would fulfill.

However, the one action that Oedipus did not take to seal his fate was solving the riddles that ultimately led to his ruin. By solving these riddles, Oedipus unknowingly fulfills the prophecy that foretold his downfall.

Through his tragic choices and actions, Oedipus ultimately meets his fate and faces the consequences of his decisions. This story serves as a cautionary tale about the power of fate and the consequences of ignoring prophecies.