... a criminal, yet Sophocles's character, Oedipus, is not guilty of either crime. Prior to the birth of Oedipus, a prophecy was spoken over Laius and his wife Jocasta. They were told that their son would one day be his father's killer and would then marry his mother. In fear, King Laius and Queen ... city from the wrath of the Sphinx by solving her riddle. Seen as a savior by the citizens of Thebes, Oedipus was made king and subsequently, the husband of Jocasta. Oedipus and his wife-mother ruled together and had four children while never knowing of the true relationship between each other. ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... the King, Othello, Tartuffe, The Father and even the absence of women in Waiting for Godot all have an impact in the story and on the audience. Let's first discuss Jocasta; unfortunately she was an unwitting victim of circumstance. Lead by her husband the King, she reluctantly gave up her only child to be killed just so her husband's prophecy would ... not come to pass. Because of this act of servitude to her husband, she was tortured by her mistake of allowing her child to be taken away, regretful, and mournful. Jocasta is not really weak-minded, but due to her submissive nature she wa...

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