In "The Gods Are Not to Blame," King Odewale's fall is primarily driven by a tragic intertwining of fate and his own actions. Despite his noble intentions and efforts to escape his prophesied doom, he unknowingly fulfills the oracle's predictions, including killing his father and marrying his mother. His hubris and reliance on fate ultimately lead to his downfall, as he grApples with the consequences of his choices and the inescapable nature of destiny. This tragedy underscores the themes of fate versus free will in the play.
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