Oedipus at Colonus

Style and Technique

Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles is a tragedy written in the classical ancient Greek style. The structure of the play includes a prologue, parodos, episodes, stasima, and exodus. The language of the work is elevated, using metaphors, symbols, and allusions to mythological and religious themes. Sophocles uses the chorus to express public opinion and moral commentary, as well as to create an emotional backdrop. The dialogues of the characters are rich in drama and philosophical reflections on fate, guilt, and redemption. Literary devices include irony, tragic paradox, and foreshadowing, which enhance the tension and depth of the tragedy.