Electra by Sophocles

Electra

Sophocles with George Young (Translator)

56 pages first pub 410 (editions)

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Electra endures as one of the most studied and performed of classical dramas. Its central character is a towering figure in Greek tragedy whose quest for revenge stirs a tidal wave of powerful emotion, and, as Freud observed, resonates deeply in t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
tense 54%
challenging 45%
emotional 45%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 9%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.73

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