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Oedipus has just been released from prison. He goes to the home of his friend Creon, whom he knew back in jail, looking for a place to crash for a week. There, he meets Jocasta, Creon’s newly widowed sister. The two feel an instant connection from the first, and Oedipus challenges Jocasta search for something besides sadness, which they eventually find in each other’s arms.
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START: Oedipus: Sorry about your old man.
[(Creon shakes his head in disgust as he exits. He mutters to himself.)
Creon: Damnit!...]
Jocasta: Maybe it’s what God wanted…
[... ... ...]
END: Oedipus: Teach me.
(He grabs her by the waist and kisses her breast)
Teach me.
(He rests his head on her belly)
Teach me.
(He pulls her down)
For full scene please see Alfaro, Luis, Oedipus El Rey, p. 74-88.
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