Sophocles, “famous for wisdom,” won the playwright competition at the Festival of Dionysus many times. Here is the story of Oedipus, fated to unknowingly kill his father and marry his mother. This is the great myth, influencing all subsequent literature. Fate, free will, the quest for knowledge and truth—the glory and downfall of Western civilization.
The Student Guide contains Reading Notes and Comprehension Questions for students. The answers can be found in the Teacher Guide (sold separately).
87 pages.
Three Theban Plays by Sophocles Student Guide is in the following collections:
