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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is the first Ancient Greek play I have ever read so I do not have much to compare it to but I really enjoyed reading it. (I read the Robert Fagles translation which is just so readable and beautiful! Definitely recommend that translation- it read like something that could have been written today.)
I really enjoyed the premise and the theme of the play - can we escape our faith and how much do we actually know about ourselves and the world around us. I can't say that I fully got into the story - mostly because I think the story would have been much more powerful if seen as an actual play (as it was meant to be enjoyed).
I really enjoyed the premise and the theme of the play - can we escape our faith and how much do we actually know about ourselves and the world around us. I can't say that I fully got into the story - mostly because I think the story would have been much more powerful if seen as an actual play (as it was meant to be enjoyed).
Reread: There’s no other work in human history that makes you prouder of your birth certificate than this one.
This is THE classic greek tragedy because it's a perfect example of how one plays out. Oedipus' hubris is so strong that even without knowing the story beforehand, you can feel that something awful is gonna happen to him. Also, considering the fact that these plays today are studied and performed usually in modernized adaptations or as stand alone pieces. However, I would love to tool around with a rep that does an entire trilogy
dark
medium-paced
Meh. Had to read for English 20 AP, wasn't the worst book I've read but it wasn't the best
My first Sophocles play. I'm looking forward to reading the other Theban plays.