When she stands up to Oedipus and opposes his plans, Jocasta behaves in a way which distinguishes her from all other female characters in Greek myth.

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This statement is not entirely accurate. While Jocasta's behavior may be atypical for female characters in Greek myth, there are other examples of female characters who stand up against male authority or have agency, such as Medea or Clytemnestra. Therefore, it would be more accurate to say that Jocasta's behavior distinguishes her from some but not all other female characters in Greek myth.

When She Stands Up to Oedipus and Opposes His Plans