In reading both Oedipus the King and The Wild Duck i have noticed both of their references and opinions of fate. In Oedipus the idea of fate is obvious to the audience as well as the characters. It is obvious to Oedipus because of the prophecy. The chorus also speaks to the idea of fate.
In the Wild Duck the idea of fate and destiny is a symbol. The duck, in hopes to not get caught he dives down to the bottom of the river but got caught in the weeds. This can compare to how Oediopus tried to get away from the prophecy but instead he ends up running right into it. Hedvig was also trying to almost organize her family or rather please them and put the happiness of her father first by killing the wild duck. However instead she takes her own life in sacrifice for her family. This demonstrates the unfortunate but necessary fate.
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