Jocasta, the queen of Thebes in Sophocles's Oedipus Rex, did not die by the hand of another. She committed suicide after the truth of her marriage to Oedipus and the identity of her children was revealed.
Here's a breakdown of the events:
- The truth is unveiled: Oedipus discovers that he unknowingly killed his father, Laius, and married his mother, Jocasta. The revelation of this incestuous relationship is devastating for both of them.
- Jocasta's despair: Overwhelmed by guilt and shame, Jocasta realizes the full extent of her actions. She is unable to bear the weight of her past and the consequences of her choices.
- Suicide: In a moment of despair, Jocasta takes her own life. She hangs herself in the palace, choosing death over facing the consequences of her actions.
It is important to note that Jocasta's suicide is not a direct result of any external force but a consequence of her own internal turmoil and despair. Her suicide is a tragic culmination of her own choices and the weight of her past.
