Introduction to Greek Theatre Greek theatre originated in the 6th century BCE in Athens and was an integral part of ancient Greek culture, particularly during festivals dedicated to the god Dionysus. These festivals, such as the Dionysia, included performances of tragedies, comedies, and satyr plays, which were competitive events. The structure of Greek theatre was … Read more
Difficult Terms in Oedipus the King There are a lot of difficult terms in Oedipus the King because of rich Greek Mythology. This play has the use of many terms from Greek Mythology and from Ancient Greek Beliefs. Moreover, famous characters and places are also introduced for new learners to comprehend the story of Oedipus … Read more
Introduction to Character in Oedipus the King or Oedipus Rex Characters in Oedipus the King are limited and well characterized. Oedipus Trilogy is comprised on three plays: Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King is the first play. Here is the introduction to the characters in Oedipus Rex … Read more
The Role of Fate in Oedipus the King In this article, we will learn about the role of fate in Oedipus the King. We will also discuss the definition of fate and general beliefs under the term fate and how Greeks were adhere to fate and their beliefs on fate. There is no rigid line … Read more
Character analysis of Oedipus: A Tragic Hero In this article, you will learn about character analysis of Oedipus; a tragic hero from Sophocles’ Oedipus Trilogy. The character analysis are based upon first play Oedipus the King where Oedipus was king and protagonist of the play. Character Analysis of Oedipus Oedipus is Sophocles’ most tragic hero … Read more
In this article, students will come across a detailed summary of Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex); a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles As the play opens, Oedipus, the king of Thebes, asks from a group of people that why they are gathered there. All the people were led by an old priest having garlands and … Read more