The tale of Oedipus' tragedy is ancient and has inspired numerous dramatic works. Investigate this story to uncover its origins and historical background. How far back does the Oedipus tragedy date? In what context did it first emerge?

Take some time to explore Greek art that illustrates the Oedipus tragedy. What themes and scenes are portrayed in 5th-century B.C. Greek art?

Explore the significance of early Greek drama in Greek culture. What teachings might 5th-century Greek men have drawn from this play?

Investigate the societal norms of 5th-century B.C. Greece. What roles did women play in this society? Is Eteocles’ response to the Chorus representative of how men typically addressed women's concerns?

Eteocles dismisses the Chorus's warnings, attributing his fate to destiny's control. What was the significance of fate in the Classical Greek worldview?