Oedipus at Colonus

"Oedipus at Colonus" is a tragedy by Sophocles that explores themes of suffering, redemption, and destiny. It follows Oedipus, a former king who endured great suffering by discovering he unknowingly killed his father and married his mother. Now blind and seeking peace, he arrives at the sacred town of Colonus near Athens, where he hopes to find final rest and spiritual significance. The play examines human frailty, the inevitability of fate, and the possibility of finding dignity and fulfillment even through suffering. It emphasizes that true nobility comes from accepting one's fate and seeking forgiveness.