Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles

Sophocles' classic tragedy, Oedipus at Colonus, continues the story of the tragic character Oedipus as he nears the end of his life, telling the story of the now-blind Oedipus's visit to Colonus with his daughters Ismene and Antigone, as suppliants of King Theseus. One of the most important and influential works of ancient Greek theater, Oedipus at Colonus continues to shock and provoke modern audiences, raising piercing questions about the human condition, fate, and justice in a broken world. With Oedipus at Colonus, readers can explore the timeless themes of Sophocles' ancient tragedy, and discover its powerful relevance in the modern world. Join us to discuss this classic play! Required Reading Whole play (about 104 pages) We will be reading all 3 plays in the Thebian Trilogy by Sophocles, however each play can be be read and understood without reading the others. Week 1 Saturday 10/3 @2:30pm -Oedipus Rex Week 2 Saturday 10/10 @2:30pm -Oedipus at Colonus Week 3 Saturday 10/17 @2:30pm -Antigone I will be using the paperback available here free pdf download here . Click the first slow download option. (If you don't want pdf, just search the format you would like. Mobi for kindle or epub for other devices) Rules for Our Group 1. Be Courteous Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not. 2. Be Concise Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in. 3. Do the Reading If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion. Finally, Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event. inaccurate RSVPs make it difficult for coordinators to plan successful events inaccurate RSVPs prevent waitlisted individuals from attending Multiple no shows may result in losing RSVP privileges for future events. For more info and FAQ on the group click here. Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you! -Zach