1. Oedipus & Jocasta - Fate or Punishment?
... much different. They wouldn't have been punished because of what they were born into, very similar to the tragic story of Oedipus the King. The King and his wife, Jocasta, received punishments that I believe did not fit their "crimes " that they ... most can imagine, this had an affect on him. After reading this play more than once, there seems to be a gray area, what exactly was Oedipus punished for? Incest if anything, but Oedipus was ignorant towards his actions with Jocasta. The King was banished ... no way to change it. At the end of Oedipus Rex, Oedipus, who is the King of Thebes, ...
- Word Count: 1469
- Approx Pages: 6
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- Grade Level: High School