Question

In at least 100 words, choose a character from Oedipus the King and explain his or her motivation.

Answer 1

I will pick Jocasta.

Jocasta is Oedipus's wife and mother, and she only appears in the final scenes of Oedipus King.

Jocasta's main motivation is to try to make peace between Oedipus and Creon. She tries to convince Oedipus not to banish Creon, and to reject Tiresias's prophecies as false. Moreover, Jocasta's motivation is to protect Oedipus. She is comforting to him constantly, and when she discovers Oedipus's real identity, she tries to protect him from this knowledge.

Answer 2

Answer:

Jocasta is Oedipus's wife and mother, and she only appears in the final scenes of Oedipus King.

Jocasta's main motivation is to try to make peace between Oedipus and Creon. She tries to convince Oedipus not to banish Creon, and to reject Tiresias's prophecies as false. Moreover, Jocasta's motivation is to protect Oedipus. She is comforting to him constantly, and when she discovers Oedipus's real identity, she tries to protect him from this knowledge.

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