In the beginning of the play Jacosta expressions reflect a mix of emotions; betrayal, confusion, anxiety and embarrassment. As She is slowly putting the pieces together in her mind the viewers can see a shift in her breathing technique. She is using short deep breaths to reduce her anxiety which is a common reaction enabled by the human flight or fight neurological response. She not only seems overwhelmed but extremely confused. Although she is somewhat religious and knows that her faith is sealed, she believed that she changed the future the prophecy, only to find out that she aided in the fulfillment of the prophecy.
Although Jacosta is plagued with emotions she quickly snaps back into a wifely and motherly role. Jacosta tells Oedipus to
Although Jacosta is plagued with emotions she quickly snaps back into a wifely and motherly role. Jacosta tells Oedipus to