Prophecy In Oedipus The King

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Prophecy in Oedipus the King Prophecy is the soul of Oedipus the King. Oedipus was said to kill his father and marry his mother, and this thought terrified Jocasta. Attempting to nullify the prophecy, she gave up her son and ordered servants to kill him. However, he grew up with an adopted family. …show more content…

Jocasta knowing ordered the death of her child to avoid the prophecy, and Oedipus ran away from his home to prevent it from occurring. Oedipus although unintentionally, also murdered his father. They were both appalled when they realized what they had done. Jocasta hanged herself and Oedipus stabbed his eyes out. This was fitting because he did not want to see the evil he …show more content…

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