Oedipus at Colonus
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Oedipus at Colonus

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Sophocles

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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
Summary & Analysis
  • Lines 1-576
  • Lines 577-1192
  • Lines 1193-1645
  • Lines 1646-2001
Themes
  • All Themes
  • Fate and Prophecy Theme Icon
    Fate and Prophecy
  • Guilt Theme Icon
    Guilt
  • Old Age, Wisdom, and Death Theme Icon
    Old Age, Wisdom, and Death
  • Redemption and Atonement Theme Icon
    Redemption and Atonement
  • Justice Theme Icon
    Justice
Quotes
Characters
  • All Characters
  • Oedipus
  • Antigone
  • The Chorus
  • Creon
  • Polynices
Symbols
  • All Symbols
  • The Grove of the Furies Symbol Icon
    The Grove of the Furies
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The Furies were the avenging spirits of Greek mythology who punished those who broke the laws of nature or of the gods—such as killing a parent or sibling—or who broke their oaths. The fact that… read analysis of The Grove of the Furies

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