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 aidos 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 & Dike contains a useful critique of recent interpretative approaches to the play, a full bibliography, and a complete index of passages cited.
- ISBN10 9004118985
- ISBN13 9789004118980
- Publish Date 26 April 2001 (first published 1 January 2001)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country NL
- Imprint Brill
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 210
- Language English
- URL brill.com/product_id9377