A review by potionfrog
The Theban Plays by Sophocles

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I enjoyed reading King Oedipus for the first time but I felt a little bad for finding it amusing, as everyone knows how the play goes, so watching him slowly uncover the truth is rough. I liked Antigone, I thought it was more interesting than the second play, and I thought that she was noble to bury her brother, even knowing what it would cost her. Overall I think it would be better to see it performed, rather than read. I was also confused as to the translation of God singular? I will need to look into it.