Brief Summaries of Some Plays of Sophocles
Antigone (c. 441 BCE) "Antigone" is a tragedy that centers on the conflict between Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, and King Creon of Thebes. Antigone defies Creon's decree by burying her brother Polynices, leading to a moral and political confrontation. The play explores themes of morality, duty, and the consequences of defying authority. Oedipus Rex (c. 429 BCE) "Oedipus Rex" is one of Sophocles' most famous plays. It tells the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Oedipus seeks to unravel the mystery of his identity and the cause of the city's plague. The play explores the themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of ignorance. Oedipus at Colonus (c. 401 BCE, posthumously performed) This play is the sequel to "Oedipus Rex" and follows the final days of Oedipus. The former king seeks refuge in Colonus, where he encounters a new set of challenges. The pl…
