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539 reviews for:
The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone
Sophocles
3.86 AVERAGE
539 reviews for:
The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone
Sophocles
3.86 AVERAGE
Really interesting contrast between divine right and moral law- δικέ is explored in a lot of ways throughout the plays that was all a different, new perspective that changes your mind about the previous opinion.
I wish they had learned their lesson about incest in the first two acts but apparently cousins are okay to marry. And yet everyone still ended up dead in a stone tomb. As if the consequences of incest weren't discovered a day ago. Who knew.
Went into these plays with a heavy bias against Creon, couldn't really shake it throughout the plays, especially in the third act of Antigone. Definitely skewed my reading a bit but it was still very good.
I wish they had learned their lesson about incest in the first two acts but apparently cousins are okay to marry. And yet everyone still ended up dead in a stone tomb. As if the consequences of incest weren't discovered a day ago. Who knew.
Went into these plays with a heavy bias against Creon, couldn't really shake it throughout the plays, especially in the third act of Antigone. Definitely skewed my reading a bit but it was still very good.
fast-paced
This is by far my favorite translation of Oedipus I have ever read. It has a nice flow to it and the language is easy to understand.
Ok, since this is my second time for each of these plays, I wasn't shocked by the endings and I was prepared for the tragedies (and boy are there A LOT!) For class we only read Antigone and Oedipus the King.
Not a whole lot to say about these. They're tragic but good.
I'd recommend reading them at least once.
Not a whole lot to say about these. They're tragic but good.
I'd recommend reading them at least once.
I am finally done. Oedipus was a creep. I knew from the beginning it was him who the oracle was speaking of. Antigone was just depressing.
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There is something about Oedipus' story that I just find so intriguing. Perhaps it is the theologian in me that is infatuated with the entire moral responsibility aspect of Oedipus' story.
Ferocious as all Fk and I'm here for it!
Oedipus the King - 4 ⭐
Oedipus at Colonus - 4 ⭐
Antigone - 5 ⭐ predominantly for the way both Antigone and Haemon dismantle Creon like he's an emo teen who bought real estate in Bonkersville.
I gasped many times whilst reading Antigone. That visceral reaction only seemed fair. I wasn't raised by wolves.
I mean, you're coasting along, marveling at the dramatic tension, the chorus' cadence, and, of course, the rap battles, when suddenly someone busts onto the scene to let you know that one of your favs just offed themselves. Blood and bodies everywhere. But love too. And honour, and respect. The straight goods. And a badass.
That right there is the what of Antigone, and I'm gonna be forever about it.
Oedipus the King - 4 ⭐
Oedipus at Colonus - 4 ⭐
Antigone - 5 ⭐ predominantly for the way both Antigone and Haemon dismantle Creon like he's an emo teen who bought real estate in Bonkersville.
I gasped many times whilst reading Antigone. That visceral reaction only seemed fair. I wasn't raised by wolves.
I mean, you're coasting along, marveling at the dramatic tension, the chorus' cadence, and, of course, the rap battles, when suddenly someone busts onto the scene to let you know that one of your favs just offed themselves. Blood and bodies everywhere. But love too. And honour, and respect. The straight goods. And a badass.
That right there is the what of Antigone, and I'm gonna be forever about it.
Haha those yo mama jokes aren't so funny are they... Yo mama so fine you accidentally married her! Oh the tragedy Oedipus. Love it. Again you must see the play. I don't care if it's just college students doing it you must go watch it.