Jocasta, Oedipus Flashcards
How does Jocasta act towards Creon
“have you no sense?”
“Aren’t you ashamed?”
“why this public outburst”
How does Jocasta act first to Oedipus
“Into the palace now”
“Believe it, Oedipus, honour the solemn he swears”
“do it for me, for the sake of all our people”
How does Jocasta seek to reassure Oedipus
“Tell me clearly”
“why so anxious? what haunts you”
“free yourself of every charge… learn some peace of mind”
How does Jocasta show hubris in her comments
“Apollo brought neither thing to pass”
“nothing human can penetrate the future”
What are Jocasta’s feelings and concerns at hearing the news
“what did I say? what struck you so?”
“Apollo was explicit”
“so much for prophecy. It’s neither here no there”
“I’d never displease you so, least of all in this”
How does Jocasta show hubris after Polybus’ death
“you prophecies of the gods, where are you now?”
“a normal, natural death, not murdered by his son”
“those awful prophecies of god have come to”
show how Jocasta is worried for Oedipus
"Stop... if you love your own life, call off this search" "my suffering is enough" "I beg you don't do this" "I want the best for you" "man of agony"
describe her death
“By her own hand”
“dashing past us, frantic, whipped to fury”
“great shattering cry”
“hanging by the neck”
