The mother-son relationship is often viewed through the lens of Sigmund Freud's Oedipal complex, which posits that a son's desire for his mother is a fundamental aspect of human psychology. This concept has been explored in various literary and cinematic works, often with striking results. For instance, in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex , the titular character's unconscious desire for his mother, Jocasta, drives the tragic events of the play.