Oedipus Rex provides insight on the human condition

In Greek mythology, humans are actors to the gods and only represent a role in the play of life. Oedipus Rex, written by the Greek poet Sophocles, who portrays the human condition not only through plot, but also the characters’ behaviour. The human condition is stated as the way humans act, react and respond to changes in life. The play is shaped through the effects of destiny and how knowing one’s future can control a person’s way of life. Oedipus Rex relates to the human condition through humanity’s fear of destiny, how humans are irrational to one another and peoplekind’s mental blindness.

The entire play is a result of destiny, moreover how fate, especially when negative, can show that humans are cowards. King Laios, the father of Oedipus, tries to outwit the gods as an attempt to hold onto power and save his own life. Laios leaves Oedipus pinned to the mountain Kithairon to prevent the prophecy that Oedipus will kill Laios. Oedipus is left on the mount so Laios is not...