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Theban Queen Jocasta tries to be neutral. For example, she doesn't want to take sides in the conflict between her brother, Theban King Creon; and her son and husband, Theban King Oedipus.

Jocasta must be attractive, intelligent, practical and resourceful. For example, she makes her marriage to a younger man work in his opinion and in the opinion of others.

Jocasta likewise must be compassionate, determined, and loyal. For example, her first husband, Theban King Laius, is warned that he'll be killed by his own son. So he tells Jocasta to kill the three day old infant. Instead, Jocasta tries to save both her husband and her son, by removing the baby Oedipus from the palace, Laius, and herself.

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