In his final play; Sophocles returns to the ever-popular character of Oedipus; the blind outcast of Thebes; the ultimate symbol of human reversal; whose fall he had so memorably treated in the Oedipus Tyrannus. In this play; Sophocles brings the aged Oedipus to Athens; where he seeks succour and finds refuge; despite the threatening arrival of his kinsman Creon; who tries to tempt and then force the old man back under Theban control. Oedipus resistance shows a fierceness in no way dimmed by incapacity; but he also refuses to aid his repentant son; Polyneices; in his coming attack on Thebes; manifesting once more the passion and harshness which mark his character so thoroughly. His mysterious death at the end of the play; witnessed only by Theseus himself; seems the sole fitting end for such an exceptional and problematic figure; transforming Oedipus into one of the powerful dead whose beneficence towards Athens heralds a positive future for the city. This useful companion provides background; context; a synopsis and detailed analysis of the play.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I loved this book about the town I grew up inBy Mark A. GallagherI loved this book about the town I grew up in; but I wish there were more pictures of the local movie theaters; such as "The Mozart"; "The Valentine/Town"; "The Duber" and "The Winsor"0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Canton Entertainment a nostalgic readBy JaneFound the book very interesting; brought back memories from my childhood.Was disappointed that the Windsor Theater was not mentioned. It was an important venue in the Northeast part of Canton. Would recommend it to everyone; great history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good gift for native Cantonians!By BearI gave these as gifts to older folks in my lives who have lived in Canton a long; longtime. They had fun with memories!