Philoktetes by Sophocles
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About this eBook
| Author | Sophocles, 496? BCE-407 BCE |
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| Translator | McNamee, Gregory, 1957- |
| Title | Philoktetes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Summary | "Philoktetes" by Sophocles is a classical Greek tragedy written in the late 5th century BC. This play explores deep themes of human nature, character, and morality, centering around the character of Philoktetes, a once-honored hero who is abandoned on a desolate island due to a festering wound inflicted by a divine serpent. The narrative delves into the complexities of betrayal, loyalty, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly as Philoktetes is sought by Odysseus and Neoptolemos to aid in the Trojan War. The storyline unfolds on the island of Lemnos, where Philoktetes has been marooned for ten years, suffering from his excruciating wound and the solitude it brings. Odysseus, representing cunning and manipulation, enlists Neoptolemos, the son of Achilles, to retrieve Philoktetes and his powerful bow to turn the tide in the Trojan War. The young warrior grapples with the moral implications of deceiving Philoktetes, who has already been wronged by the Greek leaders. As the play progresses, Neoptolemos evolves, ultimately standing against Odysseus's treachery, leading to a powerful climax that underscores themes of identity and integrity. In the end, the arrival of the ghost of Herakles offers resolution and hope, as it reveals that Philoktetes will find healing and glory if he is willing to confront his past and rejoin the fight against Troy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Subject | Trojan War -- Drama |
| Subject | Philoctetes (Mythological character) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 806 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 14, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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