Musings in Greek Literature

S4, Episode 6: Reversal and Recognition in Sophocles’ Philoctetes


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Zach Springer is joined by Caroline Young to discuss the analysis of tragedy in Aristotle’s Poetics in relation to Sophocles’ Philoctetes. We also get into the difficulties of Odysseus’ moral character in Sophocles’ play, Neoptolemus’ nature, and other complexities. Recommended reading: Aristotle Poetics
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Musings in Greek LiteratureBy Prof. Deborah Beck