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Greek Tragedy · Student’s Guide

Sophocles’ Women of Trachis: Student’s Guide

A student-friendly companion to Sophocles’ Women of Trachis, introducing Deianeira, Heracles, and the tragedy that results from a deceptive promise. Explores intention and consequence, trust, unequal power, heroism, and family obligations, with reading guidance and discussion questions.

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