A review by ggallinot
The Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone by Sophocles
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Technically three plays.
I would say Oedipus Rex leads the pack, followed by Antigone, and finally Colonus. Best to read them back to back to back to Getty he full effect.
The Greek philosophers knew how to make these plays SAD. It’s always fascinating reading these early works that paved the way for so much of the classics and even contemporary literature of the day.
I would say Oedipus Rex leads the pack, followed by Antigone, and finally Colonus. Best to read them back to back to back to Getty he full effect.
The Greek philosophers knew how to make these plays SAD. It’s always fascinating reading these early works that paved the way for so much of the classics and even contemporary literature of the day.
Graphic: Incest and Self harm
Moderate: Suicide