Question

What did Jocasta and Laius do to their son? Why? (line 855-856)

a) They sent him to a faraway land to protect him from a prophecy.
b) They raised him as a prince in their palace.
c) They abandoned him in the wilderness out of fear.
d) They enrolled him in a prestigious school for his education.

Answer 1

Jocasta and Laius abandoned their son in the wilderness out of fear to protect him from a prophecy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jocasta and Laius abandoned their son in the wilderness out of fear. This was done to protect him from a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother. They hoped that by getting rid of him, they could prevent the prophecy from coming true.