Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King
Who is to blame for the tragedy that befalls Oedipus?
What moment(s) led to his inevitable downfall?
What moment(s) led to his inevitable downfall?
If you consider that the Gods are all powerful, it is the fault of Oedipus to challenge his fate. Oedipus, however, remains a sympathetic character because he dares to declare his own freedom from the bondage of his fate.