Sophocles—Life And Works (496-406 B.C.)
Witness to Great Events Sophocles was a native of Colonus on the outskirts of Athens. He was born in 496 B.C. and died in 406 B.C. Living through most …
Greek Tragedy
The Origin of Greek Tragedy According to Aristotle, Greek tragedy developed out of the improvised speeches of the dithyramb with the satyric drama as an intermediate stage. This view has been widely accepted but …
Role of Chorus in Oedipus Rex
Role of Chorus in Oedipus Rex Oedipus Rex one of the best methodology of Greece. In this article The role of chorus in Oedipus Rex has been discussed. …
The Chorus in Oedipus Rex
The Origin of the Chorus – The word “Chorus” was originally used in ancient Greece to mean a place for dancing and singing. At the festival of Dionysus, the …
Oedipus’s Self-Blinding
Why the Blinding? Why does Oedipus blind himself? So that the eyes should no longer look upon the people, the things, that they should not Sophocles says so. He …
The Myth of Oedipus
Oedipus, Son of Laius and Jocasta Oedipus is one of the most important and famous figures in Greek mythology. He was the son of Laius, King of Thebes. When …