Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles

Oedipus at Colonus

The Theban Plays #2

Sophocles with Nicholas Rudall (Translator)

64 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction history play dark reflective slow-paced

Description

This play forms a bridge between the events in Oedipus the King and Antigone. It begins with the arrival of Oedipus in Colonus after years of wandering; it ends with Antigone setting off toward her own fate in Thebes.

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Moods

emotional 100%
sad 66%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.35

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