Characterisation of Jocasta Flashcards
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Q
How would an Ancient audience view Jocasta’s body as a female body? How does Jocasta fit in to this? 👨👩👧👦
A
A gendered, objectified body with the purpose of reproduction.
HOWEVER
Jocasta body denies the distinctions that sustain the kinship relations that sustain Patriarchy.
