Tireasas was a parental figure to Oedipus. He was very wis

Oedipus taught many important lessons. Today's world can learn from these lessons. The times of Oedipus and today were different but have the same problems.

Jocasta was Oedipus' mother and wife. She knew this secret information and did not want Oedipus to know about it. She knew that if Oedipus found this out he would be devastated and doomed. Her only choice was to stop believing in the prophecy. This meant going against the Gods. The Gods were like a parent to everyone. They governed the way mankind lived. Jocasta tested her powers by disrespecting the prophecy. She told Oedipus that the prophecy was wrong and that it was all a fake. "Nothing can be clearly foreseen. The best way to live is by hit and miss, as best you can. Don't be afraid that you may marry your mother" (Sophocles 67). Jocasta completely disregared the Gods when she said "Don't be afraid that you may marry your mother," because that was a sin. She ove

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