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Sophocles

Sophocles was a Ancient Greek play writer and one of the three great tragedians next to Aeschylus and Euripides. Even though he was a poet he was vividly involved in political business. He wrote over hundred tragedies and only seven were saved: Oedipus the King, Antigone, Electra, Ajax, The Trachiniae, Epigoni, Oedipus on Colonus. He introduced the third character into the plays and he placed a man, passion and action into the center of the plot and also he let go of the mythical Greek world.

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Antigone

Book  Sophocles

Antigone, an original play written by Sophocles. Translated by R. C. Jebb. A tragic play about Antigone and her defiance of the king's law to honor her brother's burial. Read the book and explore the timeless conflict!

Antigone Analysis

Analysis  Sophocles

Antigone by Sophocles is one of the most enduring and powerful Greek tragedies. This is a closer analysis of the play, focusing on the conflict between personal conviction and state law, with tragic consequences for the central characters.

Antigone Characters

Characters  Sophocles

Analysis of literary characters included in Antigone by Sophocles. This study includes characteristics of Antigone, Creon, Ismene, Haemon, Tiresias, and Eurydice, providing a deeper understanding of how their actions shape the story.

Antigone Summary

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Antigone is a Greek tragedy that delves into themes of moral duty, defiance, and the clash between personal conviction and state law, written by Sophocles. It shows how ancient Greek drama explores deep human emotions and moral struggles, with Antigone representing strong determination against oppression.

Oedipus the King

Book  Sophocles

Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex), an original play written by Sophocles. Translated by F. Storr. A tragic play about Oedipus and his relentless quest for truth, only to discover the devastating reality of his own fate. Read the play and experience this timeless masterpiece!

Oedipus the King Analysis

Analysis  Sophocles

Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) by Sophocles is one of the most enduring and profound Greek tragedies. This is a closer analysis of the play, focusing on the tension between fate and free will, as well as the devastating consequences of a relentless search for truth for the central characters.

Oedipus the King Characters

Characters  Sophocles

Analysis of literary characters included in Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) by Sophocles. This study includes characteristics of Oedipus, Jocasta, Creon, Tiresisa, The Chorus, and minor characters providing a deeper understanding of how their actions shape the story.

Oedipus the King Summary

Summary, Video  Sophocles

Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) is a tragedy written by Sophocles. It tells a tragic story of a powerful king Oedipus who can't escape the fate the gods have set for him. Despite his efforts to avoid a dreadful prophecy, Oedipus was doomed from birth. Not knowingly he kills his father and marries his mother.

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