The power of destiny in Oedipus RexOedipus, the tragic hero of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, is a complex character who, through a slow coming to terms with conscience, learns that one cannot escape destiny. Throughout the tragedy, Oedipus' attitude evolves from arrogance to humility as he learns to seek the truth and discovers that fate is impossible to control. At the beginning of Oedipus Rex, Oedipus is a strong and noble king seeking justice for the slain former king Laios. Oedipus is both arrogant and ignorant of his future misfortune. "With God's help we will be saved",...... middle of paper... full of rage, curiosity, impatience, ignorance, denial and finally remorse. His persistent refusal to accept the enormous coincidences brought to his attention and his complete ignorance of these facts lead Oedipus to his tragic downfall, from a noble king to a blind and humiliated man..