Oedipus the King by Sophocles

Oedipus the King

Sophocles

104 pages first pub -429 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense fast-paced
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United ...

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Moods

dark 81%
tense 45%
emotional 34%
sad 33%
challenging 28%
reflective 28%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 10%
funny 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 33%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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