In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Sophocles's "Electra." Students may check some of their answers online.

In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Sophocles's "Electra." Students may submit their answers to be scored.

The seven plays by Sophocles written out and followed by commentary. No biographical information is given.

Read the entire tragic episode in the story of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's family play at this Iowa State University EServer site.

Full text of Sophocles' plays is available here, with easy printing and emailing functions.

In addition to the usual biographical material and links to English translations of his plays, this includes a long discussion of "Oedipus the King," Sophocles' most famous work.

A personal site on Greek theatre with a brief biography of Sophocles, along with a short list of his works and summaries of each.

This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.

Read about Sophocles play, Electra, in this site that looks at characters, plot and themes.

(c. 496-406 BCE) Tragic playwright of Ancient Greece. He wrote many famous plays including Electra, Anitogne and Oedipus Rex.

(c. 496-406 B.C.) Tragic playwright of Ancient Greece. He wrote many famous plays including Electra, Antigone and Oedipus Rex.