The Road to Doom
Title: The Road to Doom
Category: /Literature/English
Details: Words: 905 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Road to Doom
Category: /Literature/English
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of ultimate knowledge, and spirals downward at that instant.
By neglecting advice and pursuing his thirst for knowledge, Oedipus ultimately causes his own self-destruction. He is able to quench his mind with understanding, but at the same times, his emotions of guilt and grief overtake him. As he realizes his truth, Oedipus gouges his eyes as a punishment for his moral crimes. The oracles speak truth; the gods are never wrong, and fate is predetermined.