Myths have many forms and purposes in a culture ranging from storytelling to explaining the creation of the world. Other myths, however, attempt to explain the social norms commonly held throughout society and cultures. Coined as charter myths by anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski, these myths justifies societal patterns. These charter myths can explain everything from the treatment of women in communities to citizen’s expectations of a king’s behavior. The play Oedipus Rex contains a few characterizations that are unique to charter myths, such as explaining the social norms of kings. Through careful reading of the scene were Jocasta hangs herself and Oedipus blinds himself, one could argue that their punishments are associated to the suffering