Is oedipus predestined to his fate, or does he have free will?

Oedipus Rex
It is important to reiterate that our Socratic Seminars take the place of exams in this course. As such, your reflection essay on the question below should exemplify the zenith of knowledge you have gained on Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex from the time you began reading the play to the final thoughts presented at the end of day two of our seminar discussion.
Respond to the following reflection question:
Reflect on the following statement: “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.” Is Oedipus predestined to his fate, or does he have free will? Are these two ideas completely incompatible? Can Oedipus be held responsible for his actions, if his fate is predestined?
You will need to write an essay on the above question. Your essay should be clear, well thought out, and historically critical. Your essay requires the following:
Introduction – Your introduction should set up the focus and purpose of your essay.
Body – The body of your essay should answer each question above in its own paragraph. Each paragraph should include a clear topic sentence, specific evidence or supporting details (see direct quotations & comments below), unity & cohesion, transitions between sentences & paragraphs, and a concluding sentence that ties the evidence or details back to the main point, bringing the paragraph to a close.
Conclusion – Your conclusion should be a restatement of your answers to the questions posed on the story. It should also summarize your beliefs on the stances made in your essay.
Direct quotations (“quotation marks” and page numbers are required!) from the sources used over the entire Socratic Seminar assignment. These examples and quotations should be taken directly from the text and the other sources used for this seminar. You must have at least three (3) direct quotations from the text for your response to the question. Minimum total quotations: 3.
Comments from your fellow classmates during both days of our seminar discussion. You must have at least two (2) comments from different classmates for your response to the question. Minimum total comments: 2.
Spelling & Grammar – Both spelling and grammar counts! Be sure to proofread, spell check, and use Grammarly before submitting your Seminar Reflection assignment.
1-2 pages – single-spaced (500-1000 words). Your essay on the question above should be one to two pages, single-spaced.