Dramatic Monologues by Sophocles
A selection of powerful monologues from the "Theban Plays" (also known as the "Oedipus Cycle") written by Sophocles of Ancient Greece.
Seven Dramatic Monologues by Sophocles
Here is a collection of ancient yet profound dramatic speeches from "The Oedipus Plays." Each monologue is ideal as a classical audition piece. Also, English students can use them as study resources for analyzing the characters.
Here is a collection of ancient yet profound dramatic speeches from "The Oedipus Plays." Each monologue is ideal as a classical audition piece. Also, English students can use them as study resources for analyzing the characters.
Antigone's Monologue
In this moving speech, Sophocles' devoted protagonist reflects upon her choices and their consequences.
In this moving speech, Sophocles' devoted protagonist reflects upon her choices and their consequences.
Oedipus' Monologue from "Oedipus the King"
Accepting his fate as decreed by the gods, Oedipus realizes his tragic destiny.
Accepting his fate as decreed by the gods, Oedipus realizes his tragic destiny.
Creon's Monologue from "Antigone"
In this ancient monologue by the Greek playwright Sophocles, the ruler of Thebes issues a stern command to his subjects.
In this ancient monologue by the Greek playwright Sophocles, the ruler of Thebes issues a stern command to his subjects.
Ismene's Monologue from "Antigone"
A dramatic female monologue from Sophocles' play "Antigone."
A dramatic female monologue from Sophocles' play "Antigone."
Antigone's Defiant Monologue
In this scene, King Creon has just learned that Antigone has defied his laws by providing a proper burial for her disgraced brother.
In this scene, King Creon has just learned that Antigone has defied his laws by providing a proper burial for her disgraced brother.
Creon's Final Monologue from "Antigone"
Creon's Final Monologue
Creon's Final Monologue
The Chorus from "Oedipus at Colonus"
A dramatic monologue delivered by the Greek Chorus in "Oedipus at Colonus."
A dramatic monologue delivered by the Greek Chorus in "Oedipus at Colonus."
Jocasta's Monologue from "Oedipus the King"
Dramatic female monologue of Queen Jocasta, the doomed mother of Oedipus.
Dramatic female monologue of Queen Jocasta, the doomed mother of Oedipus.