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So Says Sophocles?
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Wherein lies the tragedy...?


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Sophocles, wise one, still the truth we seek,
so we learn, we hope, from Oedipus Rex,
a masterpiece that's a complex critique,
among themes: hybris*, hamartia*, and hex;
that weighs the belief Free Will bows to Fate,
and trying to dodge attracts tragedy;
"What's the point?" means we license what we hate,
and leave loved ones at risk, as remedy.
Oh! And who would not? The sane? He's to blame?
If so, then blame a fish it's not a bird;
Or--pride, premeditation's not his shame--
Unjust designs of careless gods occurred.

But, even so, to try--to know--to not--
Destiny would be met, unseen, begot!



© Helga Ross 2004, 2007


* Hybris - "hubris" Greek variant
* Hamartia - "tragic flaw" Greek variant
                           

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 Reviews of "So Says Sophocles? "
Reviewed on April 28, 2007
Sometimes the depth of the criticism outplumbs the profundity of the author criticized. As for Sophocles, I prefer Euripedes.

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on January 29, 2004
Great piece, Helga -- love your way to incorporate the classics here. This is really super.

Carmen

Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)
Reviewed on January 29, 2004
great sonnet. love the greek references.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 28, 2004
I agree with Joseph,how you integrate such info into sonnet form is amazing!You are the Sonnet Queen!;-)

Reviewed by ***** ********* (Reader)
Reviewed on January 28, 2004
Helga, this is a marvellous classical write, a sonnet of academic sophistication and lyricism!

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on January 28, 2004
Excellent is this one helga love the choice of art.

peg

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on January 27, 2004
This is so well written!

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on January 27, 2004
Outstanding, Helga! A classical view here, with depth of field. Enjoyed very much. One question (that may reveal my ignorance, if such needs still be): hybris? or hubris?
Best regards,
Leland


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