Oedipus' life and his fate were tragic for him. However, Oedipus' tragic fall was brought about by forces beyond his control or by aspects of his character that led to wrong judgments and actions. Destiny exists, but in the end man makes his own decisions and is responsible for them. Everyone's end is already determined, but free will decides how to get to the destination. Oedipus' mistake was not to kill his father and marry his mother, but he continued to try to go against the gods and