The choices they made were not the result of their own judgment but rather their reactions to situations that neither of them were prepared to face. After hearing the prophecy of their future, they made a hard decision out of fear. They had sent Oedipus to die in the mountains, which might seem cruel, but in ancient times it was normal nature. Oedipus' desire for knowledge can be seen from the point of view of obstinacy. Whatever his decisions, the god's gift to Oedipus will lead him on the path he has been given. "He cannot escape the fate that the gods have assigned to him, nor can he escape the truth that is told to him by the Oracles." “Take me away, far, far from Thebes, quickly, throw me away, my friends; this great murderous ruin, this man cursed to heaven, the man whom the immortal gods hate most of all!” (Sophocles 1479). His stubbornness is unable to accept the truth of the gods, but continues to push himself further, leading to his downfall. He couldn't have done anything to change the prophecies of the gods, what is said has already put him to the test. Sophocles believed in both fate and free will, but even with the power of free will, a man has limits as to the choices made. Since Oedipus' fate is already determined by the gods, he goes against them and against fate. What is determined cannot be changed by actions and decisions. Oedipus' refusal against his predicted fate, quick temper, and rational decisions led him on his path