Download or read book Study Guide to The Plays of Sophocles written by Intelligent Education and published by Influence Publishers. This book was released on 2020-06-28 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Sophocles, one of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose work has survived. Titles in this study guide include Oedipus, Philoctetes, Trachiniae, Electra, Oedipus the King, Antigone, and Ajax. As a playwright of fifth-century BCE, he is one of the most famous Greek Tragedians. Moreover, his surviving plays are proof of his perfection of the genre of Greek tragedy. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Sophocles’ classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.
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Download or read book Review Notes and Study Guide to the Plays of Sophocles written by William Walter and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Review Notes and Study Guide to the Major Plays of Sophocles written by William Walter and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pennant Key indexed Study Guide to Sophocles s Oedipus Rex and Other Plays written by Melvin Hill and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Study Guide to the Plays of Aeschylus written by Intelligent Education and published by Influence Publishers. This book was released on 2020-06-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Aeschylus,the ancient greek playwright. Titles in this study guide include The Suppliant Maids, The Persians, The Oresteia, Seven Against Thebes, Prometheus Bound, The Eumenides, and The Libation Bearers. As the world's first great dramatist, Aeschylus became known as “the father of tragedy.” Aeschylus greatly influenced Greek tragedies by expanding the number of characters in theater. Moreover, Aeschylus’ plays focused on daily activities and studies of human behavior, ethical problems, and divine justice. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Aeschylus classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.
Download or read book Study Guide to The Plays of Euripides written by Intelligent Education and published by Influence Publishers. This book was released on 2020-06-28 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Euripides, one of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose work has survived. Titles in this study guide include Rhesus, Iphigenia In Aulis, Bacchae, Phoenissae, Orestes, Electra, Trojan Women, Helen, Iphigenia In Tauris, Ion, Suppliants, Hecuba, Heracles, Cyclops, A Satyr-Play, Andromache, Heracleidae, Hippolytus, Medea, and Alcestis. As a Greek playwright of fifth-century BCE his tragedies influenced modern dramas and even comedy. Moreover, many of his plays questioned politics of the time, setting him apart as a progressive writer. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Euripides’ classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.
Download or read book A Study Guide for Sophocles s The Ajax written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2016 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide for Sophocles's "The Ajax," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.
Download or read book Sophocles Oedipus the King written by P Kenney and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Study Guide explores the structure of the play and the epic and mythical traditions associated with the myth of Oedipus and the city of Thebes, which features strongly in many Greek Tragedies. In Greek Myth Oedipus was the man fated to murder his father and marry his mother. Sophocles' play masterfully tells the part of this story where Oedipus comes to realise the terrible crimes that he has committed.Sophocles' Oedipus the King remains a popular text for students of Ancient Greek Civilization, but is also a popular text for students of Theatre Studies. This study guide has been written to assist the learner in understanding the play and context of Sophocles' Oedipus the King. Sophocles' Oedipus the King is also of interest as a pathway text for learners undertaking additional credit courses such as the Extended Project. This Study Guide will also help to lay a sound foundation for those who go on to study the Ancient World at a higher (degree) level as well as appeal to those who are interested in learning more about the Ancient World generally.Sophocles' Oedipus the King: A Study Guide includes;-An introduction to Greek tragedy and its key concepts.-Analysis of Aristotle's commentary on Greek Tragedy.-Synopsis of the play.-An overview of the Greek myths surrounding Oedipus and the city of Thebes.-Analysis of the role and function of the chorus.-Analysis of the episodes of the play and the characters.-Explores themes of such as pollution, fate and free will.-Considers the relationship between this text and other contemporary writings relating to the historical and cultural contexts in which Oedipus the King was produced.
Download or read book Pennant Key indexed Study Guide to Sophocles Oedipus Rex and Other Plays written by Melvin Hill and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oedipus Rex by Sophocles written by Ray Moore, M.a. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-26 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Study Guide puts into context this first play in the trilogy Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone by Sophocles. The informative guide supplies: a clear, original account of the back-story: the Myth of Oedipus. a detailed guide to Greek Tragedy; in-depth questions on the play designed to encourage original thought, ideas and discussion. a literary terms activity with student sheets; a literary terms glossary, including terms specifically used in Greek plays;
Download or read book Oedipus the King by Sophocles Book Analysis written by Bright Summaries and published by BrightSummaries.com. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the more straightforward side of Oedipus the King with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Oedipus the King by Sophocles, a world-famous tragedy in which a man discovers that he has murdered his father and married his mother, despite having tried to escape this fate. The tragic irony in the play and the pathos of the scenes leading up to its final tragic ending have made it one of the major theatrical works of Ancient Times. Sophocles wrote 120 plays during his lifetime, but Oedipus the King is one of just seven to have survived. This classic tragedy has inspired many plays and films, and was even the basis for Freud's famous theory of the Oedipus Complex. Find out everything you need to know about Oedipus the King in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
Download or read book A Study Guide for Sophocles s Electra written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide for Sophocles's "Electra," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.
Download or read book Antigone by Sophocles written by Ray Moore, M.a. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need help understanding Antigone? This Guide puts this third play in the trilogy by Sophocles in context. The structure of Greek plays is explained, as well as background information on Greece. The central issues of the play and its themes are clearly set out. Questions to deepen your understanding of the play are included for each section of the play. An activity to encourage familiarization with the literary terms used in the guide and two graphics: one to help you plot the development of the play and the second to encourage study of the different perspectives of the main characters to the action in the play.
Download or read book The Plays of Sophocles written by William Walter and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oedipus The King written by Sophocles and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book A Study Guide for Sophocles s Antigone written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
