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Dolos and Dikê in Sophokles' Elektra
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Leona MacLeod
Language:
English
Published/Copyright:
2001
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The main problem facing critics of Sophokles' Elektra has always been understanding the presentation of the vengeance and the nature of justice it represents. This volume addresses the ethical issues of this play through an analysis of the language and argumentation which the characters use to explain and justify their behaviour.
The focus is on the examination of the themes of aidôs and dolos, and the way in which each contributes to our overall understanding of the vengeance as an act which, for all its justice, remains shameful. By exploring the union between these two contradictory elements, this study exposes the ethical complexity of Sophokles' treatment of the vengeance theme.
Dolos & Dikê contains a useful critique of recent interpretative approaches to the play, a full bibliography, and a complete index of passages cited.
The focus is on the examination of the themes of aidôs and dolos, and the way in which each contributes to our overall understanding of the vengeance as an act which, for all its justice, remains shameful. By exploring the union between these two contradictory elements, this study exposes the ethical complexity of Sophokles' treatment of the vengeance theme.
Dolos & Dikê contains a useful critique of recent interpretative approaches to the play, a full bibliography, and a complete index of passages cited.
Author / Editor information
Leona MacLeod, Ph.D. (1999) in Classics, Dalhousie University, is an Assistant Professor specialising in the area of Greek Drama.
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'This is a worthy study, well-written and devoid of jargon, clearly and capaciously argued.'
Joseph P. Wilson, Classical World, 2005
Joseph P. Wilson, Classical World, 2005
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eBook published on:
July 31, 2017
eBook ISBN:
9789047400592
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Main content:
210
eBook ISBN:
9789047400592
Audience(s) for this book
All those interested in Greek drama, Sophoclean tragedy, Greek thought, as well as classical philologists and students of Greek literature in general.
