Aristotle who comprised his poetics through the analysis of plays and poetry was highly interested in Sophocles' work and the concept of tragedy as a whole. ... The only way that, as an audience we could determine the scale of violence occurring was from the offstage screams, the effect after on characters and by analyzing who was committing the violence. ... "chorus answers, "Silence: who cried out that he was stabbed to death within the house? ... "(Oedipus the King, 1068 "1078) Here we see Jocasta explaining to Oedipus that the situation they share is ok and can be overlooked. ......

• Word Count: 1654
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Firstly, the story is one that introduces the main character, Oedipus, very positively. As soon as the play opens, he is thought of one who is very compassionate, a good leader and is very concerned about the well being of his people. This is evident on pages 12-13 when Oedipus says, "I am ready to help, I'll do anything." This immediately portrays Oedipus as a character who readers are appealed to due to his attributes that are conveyed during the beginning of the play. ... Overall, through the various techniques used by Sophocles, Oedipus the King is clearly a Greek tragedy th...

• Word Count: 511
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

To successfully produce his play Sophocles must follow specific guidelines set up by the state by first making an appeal to the Archon, a high official who chooses three contestants to participate in the Dionysiac Festival. ... The Choregus will be a Greek citizen randomly chosen by the Archon to be the financial backer who undertakes the expense of providing Sophocles with the necessary materials to produce his play. ... For example, in the production of Antigone, a male will play the characters of Antigone and Ismene, the two daughters of Oedipus and Iokaste. ... Antigone fits this descr...

• Word Count: 1410
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate