Back in ancient Greek times, incest was considered the eviler or evils. Even in today's western society, it is seen as immoral and taboo. Incest, being an unjustifiable crime that causes only sorrow. Especially, since it is a king and queen committing such a heinous and unimaginable crime. One cannot help feel disgust and repulsion towards the incestuous relationship between a mother and son. Although they are oblivious to their relationship, the mere act and notion on one bedding their mother is socially unacceptable. Due to biological factors, such as sharing the same blood. But one has to take into consideration the situation and the circumstances. Oedipus did not have to knowledge of Jocasta being her mother. Even if he did, maybe the story would have had a different ending. Also it needs to be taken into consideration, the environmental factors that surrounds this story which is that she did not raise him so they never psychologically played the role of mother and son which holds a major component in one's psyche. Biologically the are considered mother and son but environmentally they are unfamilar with one another in that fashion. Adding insult to injury, Oedipus in his rage and
Back in ancient Greek times, incest was considered the eviler or evils. Even in today's western society, it is seen as immoral and taboo. Incest, being an unjustifiable crime that causes only sorrow. Especially, since it is a king and queen committing such a heinous and unimaginable crime. One cannot help feel disgust and repulsion towards the incestuous relationship between a mother and son. Although they are oblivious to their relationship, the mere act and notion on one bedding their mother is socially unacceptable. Due to biological factors, such as sharing the same blood. But one has to take into consideration the situation and the circumstances. Oedipus did not have to knowledge of Jocasta being her mother. Even if he did, maybe the story would have had a different ending. Also it needs to be taken into consideration, the environmental factors that surrounds this story which is that she did not raise him so they never psychologically played the role of mother and son which holds a major component in one's psyche. Biologically the are considered mother and son but environmentally they are unfamilar with one another in that fashion. Adding insult to injury, Oedipus in his rage and