Statements (377)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Trogon
gptkb:playwright gptkb:drama |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera musicals modern plays |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Thebes
gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:Athenian_democracy gptkb:philosophy gptkb:The_City_Dionysia classical literature the theme of redemption the theme of loyalty the theme of sacrifice the theme of justice the worship of Dionysus cultural heritage of Greece the theme of power dynamics the theme of exile the theme of fate versus free will the theme of divine intervention the theme of moral ambiguity the theme of hope and despair the concept of catharsis the role of the chorus the theme of love and betrayal the theme of family conflict the theme of societal norms the theme of human suffering theater of ancient Greece the theme of personal identity the City Dionysia festival the exploration of hubris the theme of moral responsibility the theme of truth and deception the use of masks in theater |
| gptkbp:author |
Oedipus plays
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:First_prize_at_City_Dionysia
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| gptkbp:birth_year |
c. 497/6 BC
c. 497 BC |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Colonus
Colonus, Athens |
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Aeschylus
gptkb:Euripides |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
the exploration of human emotions the use of dramatic irony the establishment of theater as a cultural institution the development of dramatic structure the evolution of tragic themes the integration of music and dance in plays the portrayal of moral conflict the use of symbolism in drama |
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:character_development gptkb:tragedy increased use of scenery dramatic structure Increased the number of chorus members Introduced third actor development of dramatic structure introduction of third actor |
| gptkbp:cultural_aspect |
gptkb:Classical_Athens
5th century BC |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
Literary criticism Theater history |
| gptkbp:death_year |
c. 406/5 BC
c. 406 BC |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Fate
Human suffering Divine intervention |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
characterization
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Athens
Colonus, Athens 406 BC |
| gptkbp:education |
Athenian education system
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| gptkbp:family |
Father: Sophillus
Mother: Antigone |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Character_development
Complex plots Moral themes |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little.”
“ To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task.” “ The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.” “ No man is just who is not just to all.” “ Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness.” " No man is truly blessed." " To be good is to be just." " Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness." " It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little." " The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves." |
| gptkbp:father |
Sophilus
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| gptkbp:has_culture |
gptkb:Classical_Greece
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| gptkbp:has_influenced |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:playwright theater directors many playwrights |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sophocles
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| gptkbp:increased |
the number of chorus members
number of chorus members |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:Aeschylus gptkb:Aristotle gptkb:Euripides Western literature |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Aristotle Modern drama |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Aristotle
gptkb:Euripides gptkb:Aristotle's_Poetics Western literature literary critics theater directors modern playwrights Western drama scholars of drama |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Aeschylus
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
third actor
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
Athenian society
the Athenian elite |
| gptkbp:is_a_playwright_of |
Classical literature
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| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkb:Classical_Athens 5th century BC |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Thebes
gptkb:Theban_plays gptkb:hubris gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:fate moral dilemmas |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
theatrical festivals
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
literary discussions
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
one of the three ancient Greek tragedians
|
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
founder of dramatic structure
founding figure of Western literature |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
tragic themes
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Aeschylus
gptkb:Euripides |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
dramatic irony
moral dilemmas use of symbolism tragedies complex characters exploration of fate the use of masks exploring moral dilemmas choral odes the theme of love and sacrifice the theme of family loyalty the theme of power and corruption tragic themes the theme of fate versus free will the theme of divine intervention use of dramatic irony the use of symbolism the theme of moral conflict the theme of human suffering the use of foreshadowing the character Hector the character Creon the character Jocasta the character Oedipus the character Electra the character Achilles the character Aeneas the character Agamemnon the character Ajax the character Andromache the character Antigone the character Cassandra the character Electra's revenge the character Eteocles the character Haemon the character Helen the character Ismene the character Menelaus the character Odysseus the character Paris the character Philoctetes the character Polynices the character Polyxena the character Priam the character Tiresias the theme of hubris and downfall the theme of identity and self-discovery the theme of justice and law the theme of tragic fate the use of the chorus the use of themes of fate and free will |
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
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| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:Aristotle's_Poetics
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| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
gptkb:Oedipus_Trilogy
the role of the gods in human affairs the exploration of human suffering the development of character arcs Antigone's conflict with Creon the theme of blindness and sight his innovations in drama the impact on Western literature the influence on playwrights and authors the legacy of his works in modern adaptations the moral lessons in his plays the portrayal of women in tragedy the use of dramatic structure the use of irony in plot twists |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:mythology
gptkb:philosophy Greek literature ancient history cultural studies literature courses performance studies classical studies theater history drama theory |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Electra
gptkb:Antigone gptkb:Oedipus_Rex poetic language tragedies psychological depth themes of fate and free will exploration of human suffering depiction of women in tragedy |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Priest_of_Apollo
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on literature
foundation of Western drama Adaptations in theater influence on drama Influence on playwrights Study in literature courses Adaptations in film influence on tragedy |
| gptkbp:most_wins |
gptkb:18
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| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Antigone
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Greek
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Colonus
Colonus, Athens |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
the Athenian army
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| gptkbp:notable_technology |
introduced third actor
developed scene painting expanded the chorus |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Women_of_Trachis
gptkb:Ajax gptkb:Electra gptkb:Antigone gptkb:Philoctetes gptkb:The_Trachiniae gptkb:Oedipus_Rex |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:Ajax
gptkb:Electra gptkb:Antigone gptkb:Philoctetes gptkb:The_Trachiniae gptkb:Oedipus_Rex gptkb:Oedipus_at_Colonus |
| gptkbp:number_of_games |
120
over 120 |
| gptkbp:number_of_plays_written |
over 120
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| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
Colonus, Athens
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Athens
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| gptkbp:political_position |
gptkb:Tyrant
gptkb:General General in the Athenian army priest of Apollo |
| gptkbp:served_as |
gptkb:General
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:character_development
gptkb:tragedy moral dilemmas complex characters moral complexity tragic irony character-driven narratives tragic drama |
| gptkbp:surviving_plays |
gptkb:7
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| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:theater
|
| gptkbp:theatrical_competition_participations |
gptkb:30
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| gptkbp:theatrical_competition_wins |
gptkb:24
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:Revenge gptkb:Justice gptkb:tragic_figure gptkb:Sacrifice gptkb:Hubris Catharsis Moral ambiguity Societal norms Moral dilemmas Human condition Family loyalty Conflict between fate and free will Role of the gods |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Politician
general in the Athenian army |
| gptkbp:was_a_priest_of |
gptkb:Asclepius
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| gptkbp:was_known_for |
moral dilemmas
psychological depth complex plots his use of irony his themes of conflict his exploration of fate his exploration of free will his innovative use of scenery his themes of betrayal his themes of divine intervention his themes of ethics his themes of existentialism his themes of family conflict his themes of fate vs. free will his themes of honor his themes of hubris his themes of human suffering his themes of justice his themes of love his themes of loyalty his themes of moral ambiguity his themes of morality his themes of personal responsibility his themes of power his themes of redemption his themes of sacrifice his themes of social justice his themes of societal norms his themes of the afterlife his themes of the divine his themes of the hero's journey his themes of the human condition his themes of the nature of culture his themes of the nature of ethics his themes of the nature of existence his themes of the nature of existence. his themes of the nature of history his themes of the nature of humanity his themes of the nature of justice his themes of the nature of love his themes of the nature of morality his themes of the nature of power his themes of the nature of reality his themes of the nature of society his themes of the nature of space his themes of the nature of the universe his themes of the nature of time his themes of the nature of tradition his themes of the quest for knowledge his themes of the search for truth his themes of the supernatural his themes of tragedy his themes of tragedy and comedy his use of dramatic irony |
| gptkbp:won |
over 20 dramatic competitions
first prize at the City Dionysia |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Women_of_Trachis
gptkb:Ajax gptkb:The_Electra gptkb:Electra gptkb:The_Ajax gptkb:Antigone gptkb:The_Antigone gptkb:The_Fall_of_the_House_of_Atreus gptkb:The_Philoctetes gptkb:Philoctetes gptkb:The_Suppliants gptkb:The_Trachiniae gptkb:The_Oedipus_at_Colonus gptkb:Oedipus_Rex gptkb:Oedipus_at_Colonus gptkb:The_Seven_Against_Thebes The Search for the Lost The Search for the Lost City The Oedipus the King |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:theater
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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