Question

Oedipus the King, Part I ends in a long episode for Oedipus and Jocasta. What does their conversation in this episode most clearly reveal about their relationship?

Answer 1

Answer:

Oedipus and Jocasta love and trust each other.

Explanation:

Jocasta was Oedipus mother but had abandoned him when he was a baby. She plays a dual role with Oedipus, romantic and maternal. Oedipus is also a good husband.

When Oedipus and Jocasta had a long conversation, both of them comforted each other with their words. She asks him to be open minded and not be upset. Jocasta comforted him saying that there would be no truth in what prophets said. Thus, both of them reveal to each other, their love and trust.