Oedipus Rex: Student Edition

Sophocles (c. 497/6 – 406/5 BCE) was a towering figure in ancient Greek drama and one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, alongside Aeschylus and Euripides. Born in Colonus, a village near Athens, Sophocles came from a wealthy family and was well-educated. He wrote over 120 plays, though only seven have survived in full, including Oedipus Rex, Antigone, and Electra. Known for introducing significant innovations to Greek theatre, he added a third actor to the stage (increasing dramatic complexity) and developed characters with deeper psychological realism. His works often explore themes of fate, divine justice, and human suffering, particularly within the context of family and moral responsibility. Sophocles served in various public roles in Athens and was highly revered during and after his lifetime, leaving a profound impact on the evolution of Western drama.

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Antigonick

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