The Revelation of Oedipus' True Identity

🔍Jocasta's hope that Oedipus is not the one who will kill his father is shattered when the messenger reveals the truth about Oedipus' adoption.

😱Jocasta realizes that the prophecy about Oedipus marrying his mother and having children with her is true.

💔Oedipus is determined to uncover the truth about his birth, despite Jocasta's pleas to stop seeking it.

👶Oedipus was found as a baby with his ankles bound, and the messenger removed the pin from his ankles before giving him to Polybus and Jocasta.

🧩Jocasta is willing to bear the shame alone and keep Oedipus in the dark to protect his mental stability.

What gives Jocasta hope that Oedipus is not the one who will kill his father?

—Jocasta is relieved when she hears that Polybus, who is supposed to be Oedipus' father, has died of natural causes.

How does Oedipus react to the news of Polybus' death?

—Oedipus hesitantly calls the Oracle's prophecies worthless, trying to reassure himself of his innocence.

Why does Jocasta try to convince Oedipus to stop asking questions about his birth?

—Jocasta is afraid that if Oedipus discovers the truth, it will destroy his mental stability.

Who found Oedipus as a baby and gave him to Polybus and Jocasta?

—A shepherd found Oedipus on a rock with his ankles bound and gave him to Polybus and Jocasta.

Why is Jocasta willing to bear the shame alone and keep Oedipus in the dark?

—Jocasta wants to protect Oedipus' mental stability and spare him from the truth about his birth.

00:09Jocasta offers a sacrifice at the altar of Apollo to stop Oedipus from thinking about the past and listening to prophecies.

00:24Jocasta is relieved to hear that Polybus, who is allegedly Oedipus' father, has died of natural causes.

00:48Oedipus is worried that the prophecy about him marrying his mother is still true since his mother, Jocasta, is alive.

01:00A messenger reveals that Oedipus is not the biological son of Polybus and Jocasta. He was found as a baby with his ankles bound.

01:19Oedipus asks the messenger who gave him to Polybus and Jocasta, and the messenger mentions another shepherd.

01:34The chorus leader suggests that the shepherd they are looking for is the same one they have called to explain what he witnessed when Laius was killed.

01:37Jocasta realizes the truth and tries to convince Oedipus to stop asking questions.

01:55The messenger's admission about removing the pin from Oedipus' ankles leads to Jocasta's realization that the prophecy is true.