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Antigone - Oedipus the King - Electra
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A stunning mesh of power and tragedy.
This collection holds 3 morally hard-hitting plays, each demonstrating a glimpse into classical antiquity and ancient societal dynamics.
Oedipus presented a poignant story of emotional revenge and realisation, while Electra explored grief and simultaneous gain- however, Antigone was my favourite of the set.
A tale of feminine power, societal oppression and familial love. The story of Antigone is a classic tragedy, arrogance with devastating consequence.
“Was I to stand before the god’s tribunal for disobeying them , because I feared a man?”
This collection holds 3 morally hard-hitting plays, each demonstrating a glimpse into classical antiquity and ancient societal dynamics.
Oedipus presented a poignant story of emotional revenge and realisation, while Electra explored grief and simultaneous gain- however, Antigone was my favourite of the set.
A tale of feminine power, societal oppression and familial love. The story of Antigone is a classic tragedy, arrogance with devastating consequence.
“Was I to stand before the god’s tribunal for disobeying them , because I feared a man?”
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Reading Progress
June 28, 2023
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June 28, 2023
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June 29, 2023
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June 29, 2023
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3.37%
"“His love will answer mine. I have to please the dead far longer than I need to please the living; with them, I have to dwell forever.”
A short start for tonight, just enough to enter the first strophe, but I’m already in love."
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A short start for tonight, just enough to enter the first strophe, but I’m already in love."
June 30, 2023
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4.49%
"“Heavily down to the earth did he fall, and lie there, He who with torch in his hand possessed with frenzy, Breathed forth bitterest hate, Like some fierce tempestuous wind.”
This dramatic writing is so enchanting."
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This dramatic writing is so enchanting."
July 1, 2023
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7.3%
"“Death is indeed a price, but love of gain has often lured a man to his destruction.”
There are just so many powerful quotes in this so far, it’s one of the most immediately interesting things I’ve read."
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There are just so many powerful quotes in this so far, it’s one of the most immediately interesting things I’ve read."
July 2, 2023
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7.3%
"“What evil spirit is abroad? I know her well; Antigone. But how am I to believe it?”
Reading and deconstructing this play is such an interesting experience."
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Reading and deconstructing this play is such an interesting experience."
July 3, 2023
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10.67%
"“Was I to stand before the god’s tribunal for disobeying them, because I feared a man?”
The strength of Antigone is infatuating."
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The strength of Antigone is infatuating."
July 4, 2023
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11.8%
"“What life is left to me if I lose you?”
This is going to start making me emotional or something."
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21
This is going to start making me emotional or something."
July 5, 2023
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12.92%
"“Hope springs high, and to many a man hope brings comfort and consolation; yet she is to some nothing but fond illusion”
This play is giving me some of the most profound quotes I think I’ve ever read."
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This play is giving me some of the most profound quotes I think I’ve ever read."
July 6, 2023
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15.73%
"“This man, it seems, is the ally of the woman.”
It’s so captivating to see a play of Antigone’s time explore the societal perception of women."
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It’s so captivating to see a play of Antigone’s time explore the societal perception of women."
July 7, 2023
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17.42%
"“We are but mortals, of mortals born. For a mortal to share in the doom of a god, that brings her renown while yet she lives, and a glory that long will outlive her.”"
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31
July 10, 2023
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21.91%
"“What ordinance of the gods have I transgressed? Why should I look to heaven anymore for help, to seek an ally among men?”
I still can’t get over the writing of this."
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39
I still can’t get over the writing of this."
July 11, 2023
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27.53%
"“So side by side they lie, and both are dead. Not in this world but in the world below he wins his bride, and shows to all mankind that folly is the worst of human evils.”
Well now I’m understanding why this is a tragedy. A drastic one at that. Rather emotional honestly.
(End of Antigone, but going to continue onto the story of Oedipus)"
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Well now I’m understanding why this is a tragedy. A drastic one at that. Rather emotional honestly.
(End of Antigone, but going to continue onto the story of Oedipus)"
July 14, 2023
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32.02%
"Finished Antigone and continuing onto Oedipus the king- a book that started as study material is now one that has captivated me enough to continue.
I adore the writing. The themes."
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I adore the writing. The themes."
July 25, 2023
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43.26%
"“How wrong it is, to use a random judgement And think the false man true, the true man false!”
I’ll be honest, I’ve proven myself bad at the whole reading two books thing and entirely neglected progressing this book- but now I’ve gotten back to it, and I don’t regret it which this intriguing story!"
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77
I’ll be honest, I’ve proven myself bad at the whole reading two books thing and entirely neglected progressing this book- but now I’ve gotten back to it, and I don’t regret it which this intriguing story!"
July 26, 2023
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43.26%
"“Has any man won for himself
More than the shadow of happiness, A shadow that swiftly fades away?”
Greek tragedies really don’t hold back."
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More than the shadow of happiness, A shadow that swiftly fades away?”
Greek tragedies really don’t hold back."
July 30, 2023
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57.87%
"“I mourn you as one who mourns the dead.
First you gave me back my life, And now, that life is death.”
I’ve finished Oedipus the King, and what a wild narrative and emotional end that one had."
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First you gave me back my life, And now, that life is death.”
I’ve finished Oedipus the King, and what a wild narrative and emotional end that one had."
August 3, 2023
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66.29%
"“In what I suffer, is there moderation?
To be neglectful of the dead, can that be right?
Where among men is that accounted honour?
I’ll not accept praise from them!”
A stunning start to electra."
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118
To be neglectful of the dead, can that be right?
Where among men is that accounted honour?
I’ll not accept praise from them!”
A stunning start to electra."
August 9, 2023
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71.91%
"“Go then, denounce me where you like-Unfilial, disloyal, shameless, impudent.
I may be skilled in all these arts; if so, I am at least a credit to my mother!”
Powerful."
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I may be skilled in all these arts; if so, I am at least a credit to my mother!”
Powerful."
August 9, 2023
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Finished Reading
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