A Distinctive Theme in Sophocles' Plays, Such as Oedipus Rex

question 66

Multiple Choice

A distinctive theme in Sophocles' plays, such as Oedipus Rex and Antigone , is

• A)the need to adhere to traditional religious values.
• B)the tragedy of adhering to laudable virtues, which in excess or in some circumstances inevitably lead to disaster.
• C)humanitarianism.
• D)condemnation of war.
• E)the comedy of everyday life.

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