Sophocles

Aristotle's six criteria of a tragic hero have provided the basis of greek theatre, each step of the formula having an equally crucial part in the play. Oedipus has followed all six of these criteria …

Have you ever made a decision thinking it was right, but it was not? Our every day decisions that we make affect our lives and others. In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, the reader is introduc…

Antigone, the story of the daughter of the tragic king named Oedipus. She was held in prison by her uncle King Creon because she disobeyed the laws. Set in Thebes, the city of chaos. Antigone's family…

The Chorus and Ismene both underwent a character metamorphosis throughout the play Antigone. At the beginning of the play, the Chorus is thankful for the victory over the army of Polyneices and side w…

Cursed with a life of tragedy, Antigone ishas been forced to overcome many trials. Now, when deciding between the laws of man and the laws of God, she chooses the gods. Antigone's treason will not be …

In many Greek tragedies, a hero's tragic downfall is essential to the development of the story. Under this genre stands the story of Oedipus the King. A "hero" whose excessive pride and arrogance blin…

Sophocles goes down in history for his admirable career as a dramatist and member of the Athenian polis. Notably, in politics, he held the positions of treasurer, general, and council member. As a pla…

In the Greek world, mythology creates and is created by an evolving culture. Mythological variations are common and accepted, and don't pertain to a main canon, because thematically, the myths remain …

Throughout the predetermined life and experiences of Oedipus, he continually cannot grasp control over his actions, changing the way the world perceives him as a prominent ruler. As Oedipus arrives at…

When it comes to choices, logically it would make sense to make good choices. Sometimes that's not the case in most situations. Sophocles' creation of Oedipus Rex tells the story of a man who allows h…