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A review by chris_dech
Electra by Sophocles
4.0
An exceptionally crafted play that examines the psychology of shame and rage, and how those inform our choices regarding morality and action. Some rationalise morality, and others who emotionalise it, and it's clear where Sophokles and the tragedians tend to fall.
And this, I think, moves to a larger discussion about why we should read the tragedians: we should know that feeling strong emotions is essential to a fully lived life. We should be more comfortable exploding in rage at injustice, or exploring the shame of being unsure and feeling trapped, or the paradoxically cathartic yet hollow victories that may come after vengeance.
As always, Carson does a fantastic job.
And this, I think, moves to a larger discussion about why we should read the tragedians: we should know that feeling strong emotions is essential to a fully lived life. We should be more comfortable exploding in rage at injustice, or exploring the shame of being unsure and feeling trapped, or the paradoxically cathartic yet hollow victories that may come after vengeance.
As always, Carson does a fantastic job.