No, Jocasta is not a tragic hero, but she is a tragic character in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, a hero is the main character, the holder of great powers, and the doer of great deeds. The tragic hero comes to an unfortunate end, usually through a character flaw or a flawed personality. Jocasta cannot be described as the main character, the holder of great powers or the doer of great deeds. But she can be described as tragic character whose life takes an unfortunate turn and ends most miserably.
Jocasta is Oedipus' mother and wife and queen of Thebes.
The answer is debatable. But it is widely said that Oedipus was the protagonist and antagonist. Otherwise known as a 'tragic hero'.
That she is a child who suffers but who is not known to do great things is the reason why Antigone is not the tragic hero of the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, a person who is tragic meets with a bad end. A person who is heroic is capable of doing great deeds. The job description matches Antigone's father, Theban King Oedipus, in the play "Oedipus Rex" and herself in the play "Antigone".
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Oedipus marries Jocasta.
Jocasta is Oedipus' mother and wife and queen of Thebes.
No, Jocasta is not a hero in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the hero is the main character around whom the play's action centers. The hero also is the doer of great deeds or the holder of great powers. Not one of the descriptions fits Theban Queen Jocasta, who does no great deed, has no great power and is not the main character.
The answer is debatable. But it is widely said that Oedipus was the protagonist and antagonist. Otherwise known as a 'tragic hero'.
That she is a child who suffers but who is not known to do great things is the reason why Antigone is not the tragic hero of the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, a person who is tragic meets with a bad end. A person who is heroic is capable of doing great deeds. The job description matches Antigone's father, Theban King Oedipus, in the play "Oedipus Rex" and herself in the play "Antigone".
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Oedipus marries Jocasta.
No, Oedipus can be no other than a tragic hero in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a hero is someone who is capable of great deeds. The tragic hero ends up suffering, usually because of his own errors and flaws. The phrase therefore describes Theban King Oedipus, who defeats the monstrous Sphinx, but then suffers great personal and professional losses because of hasty decision-making and spontaneous, passionate outbursts.
Jocasta is the name of Oedipus' wife in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus is married to the Theban Queen. His wife's name is Jocasta. She is his first and only wife, but Oedipus is Jocasta's second husband.
Yes, Jocasta is a tragic spirit in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, tragic refers to a meeting with an unfortunate end or life taking an unfortunate turn. The description definitely fits Theban Queen Jocasta. For example, she ascertains a resemblance between her dead, older first husband and her younger, second husband, but not enough for warning bells to remind her of her missing only son of about the same age.
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He puts out his own eyes.
Oedipus, Jocasta, Teiresias, and Creon are the main characters in 'Oedipus Rex'. Theban King Oedipus is the husband and son of Theban Queen Jocasta. Subsequent Theban King Creon is Jocasta's brother, and the brother-in-law and uncle of Oedipus. Teiresias is a blind prophet.