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The main problem facing critics of Sophokles' Elektra has always been understanding the presentation of the vengeance and the nature of justice it represents. This volume addresses the ethical issues of this play through an analysis of the language and argumentation which the characters use to explain and justify their behaviour.
The focus is on the examination of the themes of aidôs and dolos, and the way in which each contributes to our overall understanding of the vengeance as an act which, for all its justice, remains shameful. By exploring the union between these two contradictory elements, this study exposes the ethical complexity of Sophokles' treatment of the vengeance theme.
Dolos & Dikê contains a useful critique of recent interpretative approaches to the play, a full bibliography, and a complete index of passages cited.
The focus is on the examination of the themes of aidôs and dolos, and the way in which each contributes to our overall understanding of the vengeance as an act which, for all its justice, remains shameful. By exploring the union between these two contradictory elements, this study exposes the ethical complexity of Sophokles' treatment of the vengeance theme.
Dolos & Dikê contains a useful critique of recent interpretative approaches to the play, a full bibliography, and a complete index of passages cited.
Price: $189.00
Pages: 210
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Series: Mnemosyne, Supplements
Publication Date:
26 April 2001
ISBN: 9789004118980
Format: Hardcover
'This is a worthy study, well-written and devoid of jargon, clearly and capaciously argued.'
Joseph P. Wilson, Classical World, 2005
Joseph P. Wilson, Classical World, 2005
Leona MacLeod, Ph.D. (1999) in Classics, Dalhousie University, is an Assistant Professor specialising in the area of Greek Drama.