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Why is it ironic that Jocasta burns incense to the gods in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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That she disrespects the gods and that her request already is being processed but that she will dislike the results are reasons why it is ironic that Jocasta burns incense to the gods in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Queen Jocasta burns incense and offers a garland as sacrifices to Apollo the god of prophecy. But she disrespects him by interfering with her first husband King Laius' prophecy and by disparaging oracles and prophets. She makes the request that Oedipus leave the past behind and that the pestilence be ended soon. The requests will be granted, but she is going to dislike the way in which each is realized.
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