Electra by Sophocles

Electra

Sophocles

128 pages first pub -410 (editions)

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Description

Electra recounts the murders of Clytemnestra and Aegisthus by Clytemnestra's son Orestes, to avenge their murder of his father Agamemnon, commander of the Greeks at Troy, upon his return home. Sophocles' version is presented from the viewpoint of ...

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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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