Explain the reaction of the messenger when he tells the story of the death of Jocasta and the blinding of Oedipus

Question

Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King

Explain the reaction of the messenger when he tells the story of the death of Jocasta and the blinding of Oedipus

Explain the reaction of the messenger when he tells the story of the death of Jocasta and the blinding of Oedipus.

Asked by emma w #377332 on 6/21/2014 10:57 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/22/2014 5:24 PM

Answers 1

Add Yours

Answered by jill d #170087 on 6/22/2014 5:24 PM

The second messenger tells this story, he is horrified and filled with grief. Witnessing Jocasta's suicide and hearing her reasons shocked the messenger beyond belief. The messenger's description of the suicide and the blinding of Oedipus are very graphic.

Source(s)

Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King

Answers 1

Source(s)

Log In To Your GradeSaver Account

Create Your GradeSaver Account