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What are the symbolic implications of Jocasta's decision to hang herself in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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That she has feelings of extreme self-hatred is the symbolic implication of Jocasta's decision to hang herself in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, hanging victims are not a pretty sight. The attraction of hanging is that it is usually an easy way to commit suicide because it does not require paraphernalia, such as a sword, that might call attention to the intention. Someone who is filled with self-hatred and who has decided to commit suicide wants to take immediate action, and hanging accomplishes that, as long as it is done correctly.
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Who was Jocastas son?
Oedipus was Jocastas son.
How do we learn about Jocasta's death and Oedipus's self-punishment?
Oedipus walks in to see Jocasta has hung herself and Oedipus stabs his eye out with Jocastas broach
What is jocastas intention in telling Oedipus the story of the oracle given to laius about his death?
Jocasta intends to convince him that prophets cannot tell the future.
What is symbolic about the way Oedipus chooses to mutilate himself?
He's seen his mother's Woohoo intimately. Would you mutilate your eyes too.
What kinds of blindness are there in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Physical and symbol blindness are the kinds of blindness in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, physical blindness is evidenced in the actual blindness of Teiresisas the blind prophet. Symbolic blindness is found in the cluelessness of Theban King Oedipus. Oedipus suffers from a mistaken self-image that causes him not to recognize the truths that are staring him in the face.
Who was Jocastas son?
Oedipus was Jocastas son.
How do we learn about Jocasta's death and Oedipus's self-punishment?
Oedipus walks in to see Jocasta has hung herself and Oedipus stabs his eye out with Jocastas broach
What is jocastas intention in telling Oedipus the story of the oracle given to laius about his death?
Jocasta intends to convince him that prophets cannot tell the future.
What is symbolic about the way Oedipus chooses to mutilate himself?
He's seen his mother's Woohoo intimately. Would you mutilate your eyes too.
Oedipus thinks that is framing him for the murder of the former king of Thebes?
In the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles, Oedipus believes that Creon is framing him for the murder of King Laius in order to undermine his rule and gain power. Oedipus is blinded by his own pride and determination to uncover the truth, leading him to accuse Creon without concrete evidence. As the play progresses, Oedipus realizes his tragic mistake and the devastating implications of his actions.
What kinds of blindness are there in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Physical and symbol blindness are the kinds of blindness in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, physical blindness is evidenced in the actual blindness of Teiresisas the blind prophet. Symbolic blindness is found in the cluelessness of Theban King Oedipus. Oedipus suffers from a mistaken self-image that causes him not to recognize the truths that are staring him in the face.
What decision does the chorus leader persuade Oedipus to make regarding Creon in 'Oedipus Rex'?
To let him go is the decision that the chorus leader persuades Oedipus to made regarding Creon in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus accuses his brother-in-law and royal colleague Creon of conspiring with Teiresias the blind prophet to grab all royal powers for themselves. Creon attempts to defend himself and even asks for the gods to punish him on the spot if he is lying in his defense. But Oedipus refuses to budge from his desire to have Creon executed until the chorus leader succeeds in getting Oedipus to let things drop.
Where does the runaway Oedipus go in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Thebes is the place to which the runaway Oedipus goes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Oedipus consults with the Delphic oracle. He dislikes the oracle's prediction that he will kill his father and marry his mother. He does not feel tempted to commit murder and incest. But to be on the safe side, he makes the decision not to return home. Instead, he moves to Thebes.
How many times does Oedipus get exiled and who exiles him?
Once is the number of times that Theban King Oedipus gets exiled. The decision of exile is made by his brother-in-law and uncle, Theban King Creon. Albeit unknowingly, Oedipus is guilty of the murder of his royal predecessor and father, Theban King Laius. The punishment that he pronounces, and that is pronounced by the Oracle at Apollo's Shrine, is death or exile.Before the action of the play, it may be said that Oedipus is in exile from what he thinks is his hometown of Corinth. But that isn't the result of any official decision. Oedipus leaves the town to consult the Delphic Oracle. The Oracle lets him know of his fate as the killer of his father and the husband of his mother. That's such a dreadful fate that Oedipus prefers not to go back home. So if the decision is one of exile, it's self-imposed.
Why does Oedipus claim he suffers even more than the suppliants?
Oedipus believes he plays a big role in Thebes. Therefore, if he makes a wrong decision, many citizens will suffer. The suppliants don't have such a big responsibility.
What does Oedipus use to gouge out his eyes in 'Oedipus Rex'?
His wife's golden brooches are what Oedipus uses to gouge out his eyes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus thinks that blinding himself may give him insights that he misses with physical sight. He selects as the weapon the golden brooches holding together the robes of Queen Jocasta, his wife and mother. It is symbolic since the brooches are supposed to limit access of Jocasta's body to her husband and not make it at all available to her son.
What is the point at which Oedipus is left in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is at the point of house arrest that Oedipus is left in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, it is up to the gods to identify the range of punishment options. It then is up to them to go through a process of elimination and select which punishment to carry out. Theban King Oedipus is taken away from his people and into the palace to await divine decision as to whether he will die or stumble through miserable exile.
