Oedipus at Colonus Learning Guide: Table of Contents

    Introduction
    Themes
    Quotes
    Exile
    Exile Quotes
    Suffering
    Suffering Quotes
    Old Age
    Old Age Quotes
    Supernatural
    Supernatural Quotes
    Power
    Power Quotes
    Fate and Free Will
    Fate and Free Will Quotes
    Rules and Order
    Rules and Order Quotes
    Family
    Family Quotes
    Play Summary
    Brief Summary
    Characters
    Oedipus
    Oedipus’ Timeline
    Theseus
    Antigone
    Creon
    Stranger
    Polyneices
    Chorus of old Attic men
    Messenger
    Ismene
    Character Clues
    Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
    Protagonist
    Antagonist
    GuideMentor
    Foil
    Analysis
    Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
    The Sacred Land
    Earthquake and Thunder
    Oedipus’ Grave
    Setting
    Genre
    Tone
    Writing Style
    What's Up With the Title?
    What's Up With the Ending?
    Tough-o-Meter
    Plot Analysis
    Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
    Three-Act Plot Analysis
    Trivia
    Steaminess Rating
    Allusions
    Study Questions
    Best of the Web
    Module Quizzes
    Quotes (What Was Said)
    Quotes (What Was Said) True or False
    Themes (For the Most Part)
    Themes (For the Most Part) True or False
    Symbols
    Symbols True or False
    Sequel/Prequel
    Sequel/Prequel True or False
    Family Drama
    Family Drama True or False
    Essay
    Oedipus at Colonus
    Current Events & Pop Culture
    Challenges & Opportunities
    Assignments & Activities
    Characterization
    Chew On This
    Character Journal Entry
    Facebook Plot Summary
    Archetypes
    Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
    Literary Devices
    Adaptation
    Why Should I Care?
    Everything You Need to Know about Oedipus
    Family Will
    Last Chat
    Discussion & Essay Questions
    Reading Quizzes
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