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Ajax
Book • 1714
The play, written by Sophocles in the 5th century BCE, centers on the Greek warrior Ajax, who becomes enraged when the armor of Achilles is awarded to Odysseus instead of him.
Driven to madness by the goddess Athena, Ajax mistakenly attacks and slaughters livestock, believing them to be his enemies.
Upon regaining his sanity and realizing his mistake, Ajax is overwhelmed by shame and decides to commit suicide.
The play delves into themes of honor, shame, and the human condition, highlighting the complexities of heroism and the societal values that can lead to destruction.
Driven to madness by the goddess Athena, Ajax mistakenly attacks and slaughters livestock, believing them to be his enemies.
Upon regaining his sanity and realizing his mistake, Ajax is overwhelmed by shame and decides to commit suicide.
The play delves into themes of honor, shame, and the human condition, highlighting the complexities of heroism and the societal values that can lead to destruction.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned as one of the speaker's favorite plays that tells the story after the death of Achilles.
#250 - Reading the Greek Tragedies
Mencionado por Felipe Speck como o autor que eternizou a história de Ajax em uma de suas tragédias.
#86 - Ájax e Ulisses disputam as armas de Aquiles
