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GATE 2024 XH2 (English) – Question 38

Literary Forms, Genres, and Modes of Expression · Literary Genres and Subgenres: History, evolution and importance of categorisation · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the Theban trilogy?

  1. Oedipus Rex
  2. Oedipus at Colonus
  3. Medea
  4. Antigone

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Correct answer: (C) Medea

Explanation

Sophocles' Theban plays are Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone. Medea is by Euripides.