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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
Somehow never got around to reading this classic in school so I did it now. I actually listened to the audio book with Michael Sheen and full cast. That was cool because as a play it was meant to be heard not read, but I also felt like I missed some things that would have been more clear if I was reading. Despite knowing the general plot as part of common knowledge, I was still taken in by some of the plot twists (like the identity of Oedipus's parents at the beginning), which is the mark of great writing. It's a short work and tremendously influential, so if you are curious, you may as well read it.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love reading Oedipus simply because of the amount of irony, it makes for such a fun read!
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2015: Primeira leitura
2015: Primeira leitura
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I knew the story of Ödipus already from school (latin class) but I never read the play until it was discussed in a lecture at university. I was surpriesed how interesting, riveting and touching it actually is. I definetly felt with the characters and enjoyed the reading. Would recommend.
“What good were eyes to me? Nothing I could see could bring me joy”
this play feels like shovelling thumbtacks into your mouth. sophocles wasn't lying that play can tragedy
