The oracle, put upon Oedipus’ life from his birth, condemns him from the start. Firstly, the fear of this prophecy that Laius and Jocasta have, causes them to have their son‘s feet nailed together and have him left to die on a mountain. The second time the oracle is told, Oedipus is a young man, and hears it for himself. Assuming that it applies to Polybus and Merope, he flees Corinth. “As this I fled away, putting the stars between me and Corinth, never to see home again, that no such horror should ever come to pass.” (795-797) Lastly, instead of just living out his life and destiny, Oedipus tries to run from it. This causes Oedipus to think he has overcome the oracle. By running, however, he just makes it worse by coming closer to his real problem. Oedipus can’t escape the relentless fate that pursues him. Inevitably the oracles prophecies are fulfilled.