Oedipus the King by Sophocles

Oedipus the King

The Theban Plays #1

Sophocles

62 pages first pub -429 (editions)

fiction classics play dark reflective medium-paced

Description

"...what man wins more happiness than just its shape and the ruin when that shape collapses?"Sophocles' Oedipus Rex has never been surpassed for the raw and terrible power with which its hero struggles to answer the eternal question, "Who am I?" T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
tense 51%
challenging 35%
reflective 29%
sad 29%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 16%
informative 12%
funny 9%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 37%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.55

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