The Theban plays

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:earthquake
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:films
gptkb:opera
modern plays
gptkbp:addresses divine law
human law
gptkbp:are performed worldwide
considered masterpieces
studied in schools
part of the Western canon
canonical works
gptkbp:associated_with Greek theater
Sophoclean drama
tragedy genre
gptkbp:consists_of gptkb:Antigone
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex
gptkb:Oedipus_at_Colonus
gptkbp:contains dramatic irony
symbolism
foreshadowing
tragic flaws
gptkbp:depicts tragic heroes
moral dilemmas
the consequences of pride
the fate of Oedipus
the role of fate in life
Antigone's defiance
Oedipus's downfall
gptkbp:examines gptkb:justice
the nature of power
family loyalty
human suffering
the impact of prophecy
the conflict between law and morality
gptkbp:features gptkb:choir
gods and goddesses
prophecies
tragic flaws
Oedipus as a tragic hero
Creon as a character
Ismene as a character
Jocasta as a character
Tiresias as a character
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:psychologist
Western literature
gptkbp:has_theme gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:highlights moral dilemmas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Theban plays
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symbolism
foreshadowing
gptkbp:influence gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:psychologist
Western literature
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Actor
gptkb:playwright
directors
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:inspired numerous adaptations
modern playwrights
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in gptkb:Educational_Institution
literary studies
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:TV_series
power dynamics
human suffering
gptkbp:is_recognized_by classics
gptkbp:is_reflected_in Greek values
gptkbp:is_studied_in literature courses
gptkbp:part_of Theban cycle
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:theatre
theaters worldwide
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Thebes
gptkbp:showcases Sophocles' style
gptkbp:symbolizes tragic heroes
gptkbp:themes gptkb:hubris
gptkb:Order
family loyalty
moral conflict
tragedy of hubris
gptkbp:translated_into many languages
gptkbp:uses dramatic irony
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Sophocles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Polynices
gptkb:Iocaste
gptkb:Eteocles
gptkb:Polyneices
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4