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Why does Jocasta say to Oedipus 'Who thou art mayst thou never know' in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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That she knows Oedipus' true identity is the reason why Jocasta says to Oedipus "Who thou art mayst thou never know" in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta realizes that King Oedipus is more to her than her husband and the father of her children. She knows from the information of the Theban shepherd that Oedipus is her own son. She is going to go off and kill herself with the knowledge. But as Oedipus' loving wife, she hopes to spare him the devastating realization that means personal and professional doom.
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Why does Jocasta say to Oedipus Who thou art mayst thou never know?
Because she has figured out that he is her son
What does Who thou art mayst thou never know mean in Oedipus Rex play?
It means who you are must you never know if you turn that into the english we use now. hope it helps.
What does Jocasta say to Oedipus when she knows that he is her son in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That she hopes he never knows his identity is what Jocasta says to Oedipus when she knows that he is her son in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta makes connections when she hears the testimony of the Corinthian messenger. She seeks to stop her second husband, King Oedipus, in his attempts to find the truth of his birth. She wishes that he never know who he is when she cannot get him to stop.
Why does jocasta beg Oedipus to relinquish his search?
cz Jocasta understood that Oedipus is her child n the prophecy came true. And if Oedipus gets to know this, he will suffer, mentally.
Does the audience know that Oedipus is Jocasta's brother?
No, the audience doesn't think that Theban King Oedipus is Theban Queen Jocasta's brother. They don't know it, because it isn't true. Instead, Jocasta is Theban King Creon's sister.
Why does Jocasta say to Oedipus who thou art... mayst thou never know?
Because she has figured out that he is her son
Why does jocasta say to Oedipus who thou art ... mayst thou never know?
Because she has figured out that he is her son
Why does Jocasta say to Oedipus Who thou art mayst thou never know?
Because she has figured out that he is her son
Why does Jocasta say to Oedipus in 1106 Who thou art mayst thou never know?
because she has figured out that he is her son
Why does Jocasta say to Oedipus Who thou art... mayst thou never know (1106)?
because she has figured out that he is her son
What line spoken by jocasta suggest that she know's Oedipus true identity?
"who thou art.... mayst thou never known!" (1006)
What does Who thou art mayst thou never know mean in Oedipus Rex play?
It means who you are must you never know if you turn that into the english we use now. hope it helps.
Which of the following lines spoken by Jocasta suggest that she knows Oedipus's true identity?
The line "Alas! Why breed such thoughts? The man is dead and gone" spoken by Jocasta suggests that she knows Oedipus's true identity, as she is trying to deter him from investigating his origins further. However, she later realizes the truth and takes her own life in despair.
What does Jocasta say to Oedipus when she knows that he is her son in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That she hopes he never knows his identity is what Jocasta says to Oedipus when she knows that he is her son in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta makes connections when she hears the testimony of the Corinthian messenger. She seeks to stop her second husband, King Oedipus, in his attempts to find the truth of his birth. She wishes that he never know who he is when she cannot get him to stop.
Why does jocasta beg Oedipus to relinquish his search?
cz Jocasta understood that Oedipus is her child n the prophecy came true. And if Oedipus gets to know this, he will suffer, mentally.
Does the audience know that Oedipus is Jocasta's brother?
No, the audience doesn't think that Theban King Oedipus is Theban Queen Jocasta's brother. They don't know it, because it isn't true. Instead, Jocasta is Theban King Creon's sister.
Did Oedipus have any siblings?
Yes - his four children! But, no, Jocasta and Laius had no other children. Oedipus was born after years of infertility. Oedipus's adoptive parents also had no other chldren. If you want to know how Oedipus never guessed that Jocasta was at least 25 years older than himself, google for "Queen Harmonia's necklace".
