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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
The seven plays by Sophocles written out and followed by commentary. No biographical information is given.
Website
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
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Other

Sophocles: The Man and His Plays

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
TheatreHistory.com

Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Eserver

E Server: Drama Collection: The Plays of Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Sophocles' plays is available here, with easy printing and emailing functions.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Ajax

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry describes the principal roles played by Ajax and by "Lessor Ajax" in the Trojan War.
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Other

Ancient Greek Theatre: Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal site on Greek theatre with a brief biography of Sophocles, along with a short list of his works and summaries of each.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Sula

For Students 9th - 10th
The second of Toni Morrison's novels, Sula tells the story of the friendship between two African-American women. This site looks in detail at this friendship as it examines plot, character and themes found in the novel.
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Curated OER

Achilles and Ajax. Detail From an Athenian Black Figure Clay Vase.

For Students 9th - 10th
Dictionary entry, illustrated with scenes of his adventures, focuses on the Trojan War exploits of Greek hero Achilles.
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Curated OER

Bronze Shield Band Relief, 6th Century Bc, and Sketch

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry describes the principal roles played by Ajax and by "Lessor Ajax" in the Trojan War.
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Curated OER

Drawing. Florence Museo Archeologico 4209 Fr Pl. 1 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry describes the principal roles played by Ajax and by "Lessor Ajax" in the Trojan War.