Sophocles and an introduction to oedipus rex

Sophocles and an Introduction to Oedipus Rex Karen Stitely October 26, 2010 Ancient World

Basic Life info ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Major Tragedy Writers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sophocles in detail ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sophocles considered the greatest of the Greek Tragedians ,[object Object]

Major Works ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The 3 Oedipus Plays ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Legend of Oedipus ,[object Object]

Thanks Dad! Lord of Thebes, do not sow a furrow of children against the will of the gods; for if you beget a son, that child will kill you, and all your house shall wade through blood." (The Oracle of Delphi to Laius 1. Euripides, Phoenician Women 20). ,[object Object],[object Object]

Sphinx ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Symbolism in Oedipus Rex ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Importance of Irony ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Importance of the Chorus ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Importance of Chorus ,[object Object],[object Object]

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