Kingdisplays his pride by believing that he can triumph over his fate and establish his
own destiny despite the gods' ultimate design. Oedipus is unaware of his background and does not
know that Polybus and Merope were his adopted parents. As a young man, Oedipus learns of the
prophecy that he will one day murder his father and marry his mother, which motivates him to
flee Corinth and travel to Thebes. Oedipus's attempt to avoid his fate illustrates his pride. He
naively believes that he is smart enough to outwit the gods and prevent his destiny from coming
to fruition.
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